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Sparshall's Moth

Trichiocercus sparshalli

Photo by MartinL
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

A very fluffy and pure white moth showing a typical posture of feigning death when it feels threatened.
The processionary caterpillar has a red stripe and is here
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/892786004
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7828696

Habitat:

Found in a river redgum tree on a golf course.
It was not playing.

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Trichiocercus sparshalli - Information on Trichiocercus sparshalli

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