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Tussock Moth, Malayauw, Papua Tentative ID. Australia (continent),Euproctis lutea,Geotagged,Indonesia,Malayauw,New Guinea,Papua,Papua 2023,Spring,Vogelkop,West Papua,Western New Guinea Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Tussock Moth, Malayauw, Papua

Tentative ID.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    I came up with Euproctis lutea for the ID, as well. Posted one year ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks! Will use it tentatively. Posted one year ago

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The Yellow Tussock

"Euproctis lutea" is a species of moth of the Lymantriidae family. It is found in northern Australia and New Guinea. The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are yellow with two faint zigzag lines. The hindwings are plain yellow.

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

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2024. Captured Oct 16, 2023 20:28 in 6RXF+RR Dela, Sorong Regency, West Papua, Indonesia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm

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