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Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta
-37.899, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
A beautifully plush looking moth with chromed antennae and a classy tri-coloured fur coat and stole. At rest the back is cream, light and dark brown wavy lines with some rich orange spots overlaid.
(22mm length)
Habitat:
Wall at night. Suburban fringe to open eucalyptus forest.
Notes:
Some moths certainly dress well for a night out.
Those antennae look exactly like a flexible stemmed lamp we have.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 28, 2012
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