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Wattle snout moth - Paraguda nasuta

Attracted to UV light

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    Christine Young
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    From this perspective, a good common name would be 'anteater moth'. Posted 2 years ago
  2. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
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    Yes, good description. Posted 2 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Love the angle Posted 2 years ago

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The Wattle snout moth

"Pararguda nasuta", the wattle snout moth, is a species of moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is found in the south-east quarter of Australia. The wingspan is about 50 mm. The larvae feed on "Exocarpus cupressiformis", "Pinus radiata" and "Acacia species".

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Uploaded Feb 17, 2023. Captured Feb 17, 2023 10:26 in 66 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 62mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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