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10 July, 2026

Eagle-eyed enthusiast spots rare insects

Maryborough recently had two rare sightings of a butterfly and moth identified by a local citizen scientist.

By Sam McNeill

Enthusiast David Bird said it was “pure luck” he saw two elusive moth and butterfly species locally. Inset: The Emerald Moth, pictured nearby Bristol Hill Tower, has only been photographed by a handful of people.
Enthusiast David Bird said it was “pure luck” he saw two elusive moth and butterfly species locally. Inset: The Emerald Moth, pictured nearby Bristol Hill Tower, has only been photographed by a handful of people.

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