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Dissomorphia Moth (male)

Dissomorphia australiaria

Description:

The adult moths are dimorphic. The males are pinkish brown, with brown markings including a chestnut brown spot in the middle of each forewing This one is a male

Habitat:

Resting in the shade of a silver wattle branch , local reserve.

Notes:

The female has more scalloped wings, and has an interesting silver white pattern underneath the wings. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

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CharliePrice
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CharliePrice

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Dec 27, 2014
Submitted on Dec 29, 2014

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