Trichiocercus sparshalli

Sparshall's Moth at Melba, ACT

Trichiocercus sparshalli at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Melba, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
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Trichiocercus sparshalli 6 Nov 2020 ibaird
Trichiocercus sparshalli 6 Nov 2020 donhe
Lymantriinae (subfamily) 5 Nov 2020 kasiaaus

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donhe wrote:
   6 Nov 2020
bald brown thorax and long white tail hairs are characteristic of male Trichiocercus sparshalli

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