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Pingasa cinerea
Pic 2 shows fore wings to the right; hind wings left; head buried in the centre.
This uncommon moth is usually found in shades of brown and grey which blend well into most eucalyptus forests but sometimes a pale one is found. It's unusual resting posture is achieved by dislocating the fore wings. Wingspan is about 30mm.
At the edge of the local national park under eaves in early morning. Probably attracted to lights during the night.
Like a cabbage patch doll blowing kisses - thanks Viv Braznell
Not many images exist of this pale version. They are usually quite damaged and rarely show the fore wings overlapped.
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Pingasa+ci...
Spotted on Dec 15, 2015
Submitted on Dec 15, 2015
17 Comments
Beautiful color and pattern - like some embroidery!
Not mention this unique posture I have never seen done by a moth.
Thanks these great shots!
Gorgeous!
This is wild!!
Thanks guys. :)
Such a unique moth and terrific spotting!
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Yeah, aussies really do it in a different way...
Glad you liked it armadeus.4 :-)
That's the prettiest lollywrapper I ever did see :D I had no idea moths of any sort could do this. Wonderful images Mark and fantastic spotting. Thank you for sharing!!!
Absolutely incredible!
Thanks girls ;) Despina said she's blowing kisses.
wow, incredible .. thanks for sharing :D
Nice one. Very good, Viv. Never would have spotter that.
Wow ! very good Viv..
Great find Mark. It's so unusual.
Thanks Viv Braznell :)
I am envious ! call it the lolly-wrapper moth. What a find - well done !!