However I am as yet stumped on the UFO even though you would think the distinctive colouring and markings would make the ID a sitter, so I will be pleased if anyone can put a name to this character.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
One known, one UFO
Two arrivals last night after I had finished posting, however I had to try and identify, so today is the day for popping them up. One is identified and the other is still a UFO.
The identified flyer is of the Geometrinae family cyneoterpna wilsoni with the underwing markings making it a standout identity.
However I am as yet stumped on the UFO even though you would think the distinctive colouring and markings would make the ID a sitter, so I will be pleased if anyone can put a name to this character.
However I am as yet stumped on the UFO even though you would think the distinctive colouring and markings would make the ID a sitter, so I will be pleased if anyone can put a name to this character.
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Glad you got the first one,as I couldn't.
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It is one of hte Tiger Moth group, but a very hairy one. Relatively common down my way.
Phaos aglaophara
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/arct/aglaophara.html
You can handle them safely, and easily. The bright red abdomen is distinctive.
There is a pure white moth, with similar red abdomen.
Nice photo on Atlas of Living Australia
http://www1.ala.org.au/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=slideshow.Slideshow&g2_itemId=10248
That second moth is lovely - beautiful colours and markings :) I often trap moths that look really distinctive until I open the id guide and find several species looking almost identical!! so I can appreciate your problems! Love the underwing markings on the first moth.
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