Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Sighting 4432121

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Unverified 17 Apr 2022 KylieWaldon

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I thought this was a huge moth in the water (as big as my hand). It would rest for a bit and then madly paddle. It was right in the middle. I hope it was a moth - its not a bat is it?

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KylieWaldon wrote:
   17 Apr 2022
Is this a moth or a bat? When I got home and looked at the pics I'm concerned now it might be a bat!
HarveyPerkins wrote:
   18 Apr 2022
It's a moth. Possibly an Anthelid?
KylieWaldon wrote:
   18 Apr 2022
Whew. Thanks Harvey. Though I still feel bad for the moth. It was doing a good job of motoring across the water though kept to the centre where there was less likehood of finding one of the many twigs to get up and out on.

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