Wattle moth (Neola semiaurata)

The wattle moth larva

comments (6)

Vodkaman

Lion

Amazing creature!

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. Martin Lagerwey
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, they sure are odd. The adult stage is totally unimpressive. Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Notodontid catties always look quite surreal to me. I haven't heard of this one before Martin. Nice find. Posted 9 years ago
1. Martin Lagerwey
  
  Lion
  
  They have ocelli in their tail end which I didn't capture in the photo. I do not think their range extends much into Victoria, certainly not into cold Melbourne. Posted 9 years ago

Doris Charles

Bullet Ant

Brilliant photo good closeup Martin love to see it as a fully fledged moth. Posted 9 years ago
1. Martin Lagerwey
  
  Lion
  
  Oh, the moth is surprisingly dull. Posted 9 years ago

The Neola semiaurata

"Neola semiaurata" is a moth of the Notodontidae family. Described by Francis Walker in 1855, it is found in Australia. The wingspan is about 60 mm. The larvae feed on "Acacia" species, including "Acacia prominens".

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Martin Lagerwey