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.
Pararguda rufescens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lasiocampidae |
Genus: | Pararguda |
Species: | P. rufescens
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Binomial name | |
Pararguda 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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