#small grey moth

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Barasa cymatistis “Small Grey Moth”

This moth may seem simple an unassuming, and it was at first to me. However, now I’m beginning to realize how unique its appearance really is. I believe I’ve stumbled across this moth countless times before, and knowing it’s the fuzzy caterpillar I see by the chicken coop, really makes me happy ♥

The moth can have slight variations in colour. Sometimes the patterns are darker, and more visible. Sometimes the moth is almost completely grey. However the moth is still very recognizable, even with these changes.

The moth is small, with a wingspan of 3CM. The moth is grey, sometimes with a slight brown tint, and is usually camouflaged amongst a grey background.

You can see the moth more clearly here.

Species Index

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Index Entry - Barasa cymatistis “Small Grey Moth”

More info on the Caterpillar More info on the Moth

Known Food Plant/s Lophostemon confertus “Brush box”, and possibly Eucalyptus leaves.

Taxonomy Order Lepidoptera; Superfamily Noctuoidea; Family Nolidae “Hatted Caterpillars”; Subfamily Nolinae; Genus Barasa

Territory Australia (NT and QLD), New Guinea.

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I kinda filmed this on the worse day possible...

It was windy, cloudy and wet. I filmed anyway, because I wanted footage of this weird caterpillar. I’ve seen this species before, but still don’t know what it is.

SPECIES CORRECTION

Barasa cymatistis or the Small Grey Moth