Moths.

[Andy Burton's Bush Tours <>]

Hi Michael,

The Hawk Moths Gnathothlibus erotus to which I previously referred have a wingspan of about 90 mm (3-4 in.). Your comment that Bogongs are at least twice as big indicate that they have a wingspan of 180 mm (7 in.). A true giant.

regards, Andy

>    Hi Paul,
>               I beg to differ.
>               The Bogong  moths from Mt
> Bogong , upon which the local Aboriginals were said to
> feast and which reach plague proportions annually around Albury 
> where I lived for ten years,
> are at
> least twice as big as the Hawk moths with their distinctive wing
> pattern that were at the stadium last week.
>                              
> Cheers
>                                  Michael
>

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