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The Very Hairy Caterpillar - Orgyia anartoides - Painted apple moth

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The Painted apple moth

The painted apple moth is a tussock moth native to Australia. It is notable as a pest in pine forests, and is classified as a pest in New Zealand. In New Zealand, controversy over an aerial spraying programme arose when an outbreak of the moth was identified in Auckland.

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

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Uploaded Feb 15, 2022. Captured Feb 15, 2022 11:51 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/36.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.