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Laterite Matron

Automolis lateritia lateritia

Photo by Goddefroy
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Field Notes

Description:

Red moth

Species ID Suggestions

Regal moth

Cintheronia regalis

Laterite Matron

Automolis lateritia lateritia

Comments (6)

bayucca, thanks for the correction.
Thyretidae, Automolis lateritia lateritia. http://www.ispot.org.za/node/160310
Citheronia regalis is a moth of the Americas and not found in RSA.
doodlelist Thanks fot the ID bayucca, I have placed more photo's
My tablet does not allow me to place more than 1 photo and yes it was still alive. I shall post one more photo, but the tablet will call it a new spotting.
Any other pictures? Was it still living?

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PublishedNovember 3, 2013

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