Speiredonia spectans

Speiredonia spectans

Granny's cloak moth

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Speiredonia spectans

Speiredonia spectans, the granny's cloak moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in north-eastern Australia and Tasmania. Strays have been recorded on Norfolk Island and in New Zealand.

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The wingspan is about 70 mm.

The larvae feed on Acacia species.

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References

1. Speiredonia spectans Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speiredonia_spectans

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