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Speiredonia spectans Native to Australia, a granny&#039;s cloak moth in family Erebidae.<br /> <br /> In the bush during day light hours, these moths can be found in dark places such as caves or deep within vegetation.<br /> <br /> Larvae feed on wattle (family Mimosaceae) and yellow tulip (family Euphorbiaceae).<br /> <br /> Wingspan 75 mm Australia,Geotagged,Granny's Cloak Moth,Lepidoptera,Noctuoidea,Speiredonia spectans,Spring,arthropod,erebidae,fauna,hexapoda,insect,invertebrate,macro,moth,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Speiredonia spectans

Native to Australia, a granny's cloak moth in family Erebidae.

In the bush during day light hours, these moths can be found in dark places such as caves or deep within vegetation.

Larvae feed on wattle (family Mimosaceae) and yellow tulip (family Euphorbiaceae).

Wingspan 75 mm

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The Granny's Cloak Moth

Granny's Cloak Moth is a species of moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in the north-east quarter of Australia and Tasmania. Strays have been recorded on Norfolk Island and in New Zealand.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 31, 2024. Captured Oct 30, 2024 05:56 in 21 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm