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Orange-spotted sunmoth - Synemon parthenoides  Australia ew,Cox Scrub,Dec 2022,Eamw moth,SA AUST,Synemon ew,Synemon parthenoides,adult moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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  1. Fantastic photo and moth! Posted 2 years ago
  2. Great clarity once again Posted 2 years ago
    1. That shows how good a cataract surgery is. Posted 2 years ago
      1. All worth it Posted 2 years ago

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"Synemon parthenoides", the orange-spotted sunmoth or link moth, is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in Australia, including Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia. The larvae feed on the tussocks of "Lepidosperma carphoides". They are pale pink.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Dec 8, 2022. Captured Dec 5, 2022 09:58 in Cox Scrub Conservation Park, Bull Creek Rd, Ashbourne SA 5157, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO400
  • 163mm