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Gum snout moth larva (Entometa apicalis) About 25 mm long. Brown and cream blotchy appearance with a layer of fine setae. <br /> This one is rearing its front end, tucking its head under and displaying a pair of erectile horns and two transverse black strips on the metathorax. <br /> <br /> Australia,Entometa apicalis,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Gum snout moth larva (Entometa apicalis)

About 25 mm long. Brown and cream blotchy appearance with a layer of fine setae.
This one is rearing its front end, tucking its head under and displaying a pair of erectile horns and two transverse black strips on the metathorax.

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The Entometa apicalis

Entometa apicalis is a species of moth of the Lasiocampidae family. It is found in Australia, including Tasmania.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 4, 2016. Captured Feb 8, 2015 02:56 in 13 Wicks Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO100
  • 9.16mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.