It looked a little like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, I thought, or else a very overweight Rugby Prop Forward (scaled down, and then dressed in a winter overcoat). It might even be thought to resemble a member of the Russian Mafia, with that rich fur stole around its shoulders.

According to Don Herbison-Evan's site, its caterpillars feed primarily on grass.

It is not a showy moth, but by far one of the prettiest I have seen in a while - and it appears to be a native.
The Ermine Moth is prettier (but it is introduced). So tonight's Moth is OK, by me.
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The beautiful rich fur stole is a very good description indeed. lol
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