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Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Notes:

From memory this insect was about 1.5cm long with enormous antannae that would have been 6-7cm long.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
RachaelB
Thanks LivanEscudero, the pictures of the fairy moth do look similar. I'll wait and see if anyone can confirm.
LivanEscudero
Looks like a moth freshly emerged from its pupa, as the wings don't look fully extended. Some kind of S. African Fairy Moth I suspect, maybe Adela sp. ???
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2012

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