Euproctis emprepes Turner, 1931
(erroneously: Epeuproctis emprepes)
LYMANTRIIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley


(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The adult moth is yellow, with a pattern of rusty red spots on the forewings, and a darker abdomen. If the moth in its natural posture is settled facing upward, it may be seen to be a Mr. Angry. It has a wingspan of about 2 cms.


Mr. Angry
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The species has been found in Queensland.

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(updated 11 February 2010)