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Pararguda rufescens

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Species of moth

Pararguda rufescens
Male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lasiocampidae
Genus: Pararguda
Species: P. rufescens
Binomial name
Pararguda rufescens
(Walker, 1855)
Synonyms
  • Gastropacha rufescens Walker, 1855
  • Megasoma rubida Walker, 1865

Pararguda rufescens is a moth of the family Lasiocampidae. It is known from Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 40 mm for males and 50 mm for females.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus cneorifolia. They are fawn and furry.

References

  1. Australian Faunal Directory
  2. lepidoptera.butterflyhouse
Taxon identifiers
Pararguda rufescens


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