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Lappet Moth

Gastropacha leopoldi

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongated leaf-like body that even sports " fungal" spots to blend in.

Habitat:

Hanging on to a wall of a resort in village Borong, Sikkim. Unspoiled hilly area about 5800 ft altitude.

Reference Links:

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Species ID Suggestions

Lasiocampidae

Gastropacha leopoldi

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Nidhin Basheer
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015

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