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Puriri Moth

Aenetus virecens

Photo by JillBlack
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Native to New Zealand this moth can have a wingspan of up to 15cm. It is New Zealand's largest and heaviest moth.

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Beautiful indeed! Vibrant colors too. Thank you for sharing!

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