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Brunia replana The moth is brown, with a yellow spot in the middle of the thorax. It also has a yellow abdomen. The hindwings are yellow with a black margins. The forewings are brown with a yellow line along the costa, and sometimes two blurred yellow marks near the centre of each forewing. The spot on the thorax distinguishes it from the similar moth: Palaeosia bicosta. Both species have a wingspan of about 3 cms.  (lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/replana.html) Australia,Brunia replana,Geotagged,Lichen-eating Caterpillar,Marbled footman,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Brunia replana

The moth is brown, with a yellow spot in the middle of the thorax. It also has a yellow abdomen. The hindwings are yellow with a black margins. The forewings are brown with a yellow line along the costa, and sometimes two blurred yellow marks near the centre of each forewing. The spot on the thorax distinguishes it from the similar moth: Palaeosia bicosta. Both species have a wingspan of about 3 cms. (lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/replana.html)

    comments (4)

  1. I think it's Brunia replana, but feel free to challenge. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ferdy .. did lots of searching Posted 4 years ago
  2. Nice! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you Posted 4 years ago

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Brunia replana is a tiger moth in the Brunia genus.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Feb 9, 2021. Captured Feb 8, 2021 06:37 in 372 Elderslie Rd, Branxton NSW 2335, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/16.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm