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Moths of Victoria presentation – by Peter Marriott

May 5, 2011
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One of Victoria’s leading moth experts, Peter Marriott, is coming to Flowerdale to introduce us to the detailed, colourful and totally fascinating world of Victoria’s moths.

Peter has begun producing the definitive guide to Victoria’s moths and has already published two scholarly volumes. Now we all want more. Click on the flier for more details.

                                   

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  1. jono's avatar
    jono permalink
    October 25, 2011 3:55 pm

    What type of moth is the orange and black one in the picture we have heaps of them at our house and no one seems to no what they are

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    • bertbohosouth's avatar
      bertbohosouth permalink
      October 25, 2011 4:47 pm

      Its the Crimson Tiger Moth (Spilosoma curvata), a very widespread species. Colour pattern is quite variable, but always striking.

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