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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lasiocampidae |
| Genus: | Pararguda |
| Species: | P. rufescens
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The wingspan is about 40 mm for males and 50 mm for females.[2]
The larvae feed on Eucalyptus cneorifolia. They are fawn and furry.
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