Acyphas chionitis

White Tussock Moth at Mount Clear, ACT

Acyphas chionitis at Mount Clear, ACT - 15 Oct 2022
Acyphas chionitis at Mount Clear, ACT - 15 Oct 2022
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Acyphas chionitis 20 Oct 2022 ibaird
Acyphas chionitis 20 Oct 2022 RAllen

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flew up from ground and hung from eucalyptus. Fairly slow laboured flight as it ascended with large abdomen. Appeared snowy white.

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