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Lactura sapotearum The adult moth has red forewings with with dark veins, and with yellow markings along the costa, and at the wigtip and tornus. The hindwings are plain scarlet. The abdomen is also scarlet. The males are rather paler than the females. The wingspan is about 4 cms Australia,Geotagged,Lactura sapotearum,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Lactura sapotearum

The adult moth has red forewings with with dark veins, and with yellow markings along the costa, and at the wigtip and tornus. The hindwings are plain scarlet. The abdomen is also scarlet. The males are rather paler than the females. The wingspan is about 4 cms

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  1. Looks like Lactura sapotearum. Posted 4 years ago
    1. I spent hours and couldn't find it anywhere. You are a genius Posted 4 years ago
      1. She really is. Plus first species in this family (Lacturidae). Posted 4 years ago
        1. Great Posted 4 years ago
        2. I'm ignoring you both before I blush. But, thanks. I'm just a semi-knowledgeable bug nerd who loves a challenge ;P. Posted 4 years ago

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Lactura sapotearum is a tropical burnet moth in the Lactura genus.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2021. Captured Feb 8, 2021 06:41 in 372 Elderslie Rd, Branxton NSW 2335, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/16.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm