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Posted on May 15, 2018August 9, 2021 by Flinders Ranges Field Naturalists

Rain Moth

Trictina atripalpis moth, as seen here on a rock along the Strzelecki Track is believed to augur oncoming rain. This male one was approximately 80mm long, and they can have a wingspan of up to 160mm. Females lack the distinct wing markings.

CategoriesFauna, Invertebrates TagsFlinders Ranges, insect, moth, rain, strzelecki track

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