Wasp moth (Euchromia polymena) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Brightly colored day flying moth. About 30mm long. I have been watching the cocoon for a week when at last this beautiful moth came out. The photo of the caterpillar was taken an year back. Almost sure it is the same species. Just posted for reference.

Habitat:

Spotted on the compound wall of my garden.

Reference Links:

Euchromia polymena

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Thank you Saswat..

Nice colors !

Thank you Amol..

Beautiful👍

Thank you James..

`Wow. So beautiful

Thank you Ingrid..

What a fabulous study! Thank you for including the caterpillar and the caccoon! An amazing creature!

Thank you Linda..

Wow! Great spotting !¡!

Thank you armadeus and Leuba...

What an exciting experience Sunny ! Great series.

Wow...certainly worth the wait! Who knew moths this brightly coloured even existed... Fantastic spotting Sunny. Thank you for sharing :)

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