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Omnivorous Tussock - Acyphas semiochrea Observed feeding on Tamarix plant growing in coastal sand dunes. Acyphas,Acyphas semiochrea,Australia,Eamw moth,Geotagged,March 2023,Omnivorous Tussock Moth,Summer,Victor Harbor area Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Omnivorous Tussock - Acyphas semiochrea

Observed feeding on Tamarix plant growing in coastal sand dunes.

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The Omnivorous Tussock Moth

"Acyphas semiochrea", the omnivorous tussock moth, is a moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae first described by Gottlieb August Wilhelm Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. It is found along most of the coast of Australia, including: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Mar 12, 2023. Captured Mar 12, 2023 12:47 in Soldiers Memorial Reserve, 8/9 Esplanade, Victor Harbor SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.