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Iropoca rotundata
This fluffy moth was both cute and elegant at the same time. The dense setae around the head was slightly tinted and glowed in the dark. The dorsal parts of the abdomen showing between the wings were golden. The moth had a wing span of about 30 mm and rested with it's furry legs outstretched. The upper surface of the hind wing and the underside of both wings appeared grey. Abdomen was a beautiful yellow.
Spotted under bright lights after a warm day near a national park.
This must be a male moth. Females do not fly as they have only vestigial wings
Here is a spotting of a female , also from the Dandenong Ranges
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/819...
Family: Lymantriidae
Spotted on Dec 9, 2013
Submitted on Dec 14, 2013
14 Comments
Love it!
Thanks Lauren.
Love how fuzzy it is!
Wonderful series Leuba and such an incredible moth!
Thanks Neil.
Wow, what a brilliant little fellow. Looks like he's all set for winter. Great spotting and pics, Leuba.
Beautiful fluffy moth!
Oh Shanna -that's a great analogy, albeit a little morbid. It does look like a run-over chook - didn't think about that...
It's so FLUFFY!!! (I thought it was a dead chicken or something at first glance!!!) Very cool spotting.
Thanks gatorfellows. He looked like a plush toy waiting to be picked-up !
Very nice series documenting this moth :)
Beautiful!
I agree with Mark! Cute and fluffy :)
Love these guys. Like fluffy toys. Yes only the males have wings.