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Trismelasmos sp.
This attractive Cossid moth would have been about 40 to 45 mm long. Has the distinct black upside down "V" pattern on the thorax seen in Endoxyla genus.
This moth was spotted by a friend in camping grounds. It had just emerged and was unfurling its wings.
According to kallies this is Trismelasmos species a leopard moth from subfamily Zeuzerinae.
This moth was photographed by Lt D Johnson (CFA)
Permission has been sought to use this image as a spotting on PN.
Thank you Ornithoptera80. They do look very similar,don't they? I've had a look at E. interlucens and I believe there are some markings across the dorsum that I can't see on the specimen in my post.
As Mark says, we are waiting for feedback from moth experts here.....it could well be E.interlucens. Thanks again.
Thanks Orni. Looks very close indeed. The local experts are currently reworking these.
Spotted on Jan 30, 2017
Submitted on Feb 4, 2017
