Amazing Facts About Australian Horror Moth
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The Australian horror moth, also known as Baphomet moth, is a large moth with a distinctive appearance and behavior
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The male moth has four large, fluffy, grey organs that extend from its abdomen during mating season
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These organs are called coremata, which translates into "feather dusters" in Greek
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The coremata produce a powerful pheromone that attracts female moths from far away
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The pheromone is also strong enough to repel predators. The Australian horror moth has a wingspan of 4 cm
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The adult moth has white hindwings and brown forewings with dark streaks. The abdomen is red or yellow
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The eggs are yellow and round, and are laid in rows on the leaves of food plants
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The moth is herbivorous and eats a variety of plants, including groundnuts, rice, sweet potatoes, and coffee
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