Trichiocercus sparshalli

Sparshall's Moth at Casey, ACT

Trichiocercus sparshalli at Casey, ACT - 30 Apr 2023
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Casey, ACT - 30 Apr 2023
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Casey, ACT - 30 Apr 2023
Trichiocercus sparshalli at Casey, ACT - 30 Apr 2023
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Trichiocercus sparshalli 1 May 2023 donhe
Trichiocercus sparshalli 30 Apr 2023 Hejor1

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donhe wrote:
   30 Apr 2023
I cannot work out what is in these photos? A moth with fluff on: perhaps from a fungal infection? Why has it got red tufts along one side?
Hejor1 wrote:
   30 Apr 2023
@donhe it’s the caterpillar molt!

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