Lasiocampidae (family) immature

Lappet & Snout Moths at Downer, ACT

Lasiocampidae (family) immature at Downer, ACT - 22 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Lasiocampidae (family) immature 24 Aug 2021 ibaird
Lasiocampidae (family) immature 24 Aug 2021 donhe
Unidentified 23 Aug 2021 Harrisi

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donhe wrote:
   24 Aug 2021
The hairs on and between the prolegs suggest Lasiocampidae, but I think it is not one of the 20 illustrated at
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/lasi/lasi-cats.html

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 22 Aug 2021 01:56 PM Recorded on
  • Harrisi Recorded by

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  • Acacia buxifolia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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