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Tiger moth  Ardices curvata,Australia,Crimson tiger moth,Geotagged,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

''Ardices curvata'' is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is found in Australia. Formerly included in ''Spilosoma'', but later generic status of ''Ardices'' was proved .

The larvae feed on ''Taraxacum officinale'', ''Phaseolus vulgaris'', ''Pelargonium zonale'' and ''Tropaeolum majus''.

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

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Uploaded Sep 17, 2016. Captured Sep 17, 2016 19:31 in 1900 Healesville - Koo Wee Rup Rd, Yellingbo VIC 3139, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 65mm