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Long Tailed Bombyx (♂)
Trichiocercus sparshalli
-37.8955, 145.315
Field Notes
Description:
An very fluffy mostly white moth; 40mm wingspan; very long and furry abdomen with bands (grooves?); yellow antennae (usually hidden). This one would not keep still.
Habitat:
Attracted to bright night lights at the local school.
Notes:
The females only have vestigial wings and can not fly... they must walk.
superfamily: NOCTUOIDEA <br>
family: NOTODONTIDAE <br>
subfamily: THAUMETOPOEINAE <br>
genus: Trichiocercus <br>
The caterpillar was seen last year here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19337012
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 23, 2013
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