Trichiocercus sparshalli

Sparshall's Moth at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck.

Trichiocercus sparshalli at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Trichiocercus sparshalli 18 Jun 2024 donhe
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) 18 Jun 2024 ibaird
Trichiocercus sparshalli 18 Jun 2024 WendyEM

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2 comments

donhe wrote:
   18 Jun 2024
There are several white Lymantriinae look like this ?
WendyEM wrote:
   18 Jun 2024
No white Lymantriinae, that I know of, have the long 'hairs' extending beyond the end of the abdomen like this specimen (and male T. sparshalli) does. They also tend to have much spikier/punk 'hairdos' than this fella. I am sure it is T. sparshalli

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 09:50 PM Recorded on
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  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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