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Xylorictine moth

Cryptophasa nubila

Notes:

I screamed like a girl when this moth flew on me in the dark (it was quite large) but then I laughed because it looked like it was wearing footy socks. Thanks to Mark Ridgway for the ID.

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Xylorictine moth
Cryptophasa nubila cryptophasa_nubila_01.jpg


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3 Comments

ShannaB
ShannaB 10 years ago

I reckon you might be right, Argy. I have NO idea how you found that, but thank you!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Gorgeous.

StephenSolomons
StephenSolomons 10 years ago

It is in good condition, nice shot!

ShannaB
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ShannaB

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Sep 21, 2013
Submitted on Nov 8, 2013

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