Gastrophora henricaria

Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Gastrophora henricaria at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 23 Nov 2017
Gastrophora henricaria at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 23 Nov 2017
Gastrophora henricaria at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 23 Nov 2017
Gastrophora henricaria at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 23 Nov 2017
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Gastrophora henricaria 24 Nov 2017 ibaird
Gastrophora henricaria 24 Nov 2017 GlennCocking
Unidentified 23 Nov 2017 roymcd

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This was quite a large moth, maybe 5cm diameter or maybe even slightly larger. Flew along haphazardly like a tumbleweed butterfly.

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ibaird wrote:
   24 Nov 2017
I note this is the female of the species, contrasting with the stunning male.

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