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North Island lichen moth

Declana antronivea

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Field Notes

Description:

"They present a classic example of disruptive crypsis — a particular kind of camouflage that works by confusing the eye and destroying all impressive of shape, rather than by matching background colours — you see the bits, but you can't easily put them together to form the familiar moth shape." — Field Guide To New Zealand Wildlife - Terrence Lindsey

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Thanks, Leanne. :) You've found quite a few as well! (Beautiful moths)

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