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Owlet Moth

Rhynchodina molybdota

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful Owlet Moth, not commonly seen.
Rhynchodina molybdota is the only species in its genus, when the species and genus name was first described in 1926.

Habitat:

Low altitude tropical forest.

Notes:

Although this species are known from Myanmar, Sumatra and Borneo, it is still not a commonly seen Moth.

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Comments (6)
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Leuba, @DrNamgyal and @i_munasinghe for your kind words and appreciation :) It was indeed a special find of a beautiful Moth.
Leuba Ridgway
Beautiful shade of blue. Thanks for sharing this uncommon beauty with us Albert.
AlbertKang
Thanks @Watson5, for your kind words and appreciation :) And yes indeed, the symmetry in their markings are amazing.
Watson5
What a great picture of this amazing moth. The colors and symmetry are always fun to see on moths and butterflies. Thank you for sharing this picture!

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PublishedJuly 24, 2020

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