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Trichiocercus sparshallii larvae These larvae may follow eachother like carriages of a train. They will produce a beautiful pure white moth. Australia,Geotagged,Trichiocercus sparshalli,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Trichiocercus sparshallii larvae

These larvae may follow eachother like carriages of a train. They will produce a beautiful pure white moth.

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The Long-tailed Bombyx

"Trichiocercus sparshalli", the long-tailed bombyx or Sparshall's moth, is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It was first described by John Curtis in 1830 and it is found in Australia. The wingspan is about 40 mm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 14, 2016. Captured Sep 22, 2011 10:53 in 9 Bainbridge Ct, Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia.
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  • FinePix S2950
  • f/6.4
  • 1/128s
  • ISO64
  • 5mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.