Spilosoma glatignyi, Black and White Tiger Moth

Black and White Tiger Moth, Spilosoma glatignyi nowArdices glatignyi,

Mid March 2008
Hobart

Late November 2013
Strathblane
One individiual resting with wings out. Attracted to light.

Late November 2013
Strathblane
A different individual resting with wings closed.

Early April 2015
Marion Bay

Mid January 2020
Arthur River

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