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  1. 13-Mar-2008, 06:09 PM #1
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    Found a hairy cat about 45mm long. Not sure of its ID.

    Need help from Roger.

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    Not seen this before, LC. Looks as if you'll have to rear it to get an i.d. of the adult first!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hkmoths View Post
    Not seen this before, LC. Looks as if you'll have to rear it to get an i.d. of the adult first!

    cheers,

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    Thanks Roger. Will try.
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    Next intar shots.

    Amazingly, the hairs can grow so fast in each instar.

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    a long shot - this could be in the family Eupterotidae.

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    Thanks Roger.

    Quote Originally Posted by hkmoths View Post
    a long shot - this could be in the family Eupterotidae.

    cheers, Roger.
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