Acroceuthes metaxanthana

Dog-faced Bell Moth at Paddys River, ACT

Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM
Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM
Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM
Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM
Acroceuthes metaxanthana at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2025 11:30 AM
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Acroceuthes metaxanthana 2 Jan 2025 ibaird
Acroceuthes metaxanthana 2 Jan 2025 DianneClarke
Unverified 2 Jan 2025 TimL

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The moth was around 13mm and initially looked like a bird-dropping spider sitting on the leaf. It moved slightly when initially disturbed by the camera and then remained still until eventually flying away.

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