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Amata Wasp Moth

Amata sp.

Photo by Joey99
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Field Notes

Description:

Two unusual looking flies, apparently mating, on the underside of a palm leaf.

Habitat:

Garden

Species ID Suggestions

Handmaiden Moth

Amata sp.

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (5)
Joey99
Thanks Bayucca for your ID. very unusual looking moth I think. Joe
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomini, Amata sp.. One of the unid Amata sp. of th Philippines. http://research.calacademy.org/sites/research.calacademy.org/files/Departments/ent/Philippines/Amata%20sp.%20%28Arctiinae%29.jpg
Joey99
Venusflytrap, thanks for your help. I think it might be a Amata Wasp Moth, which I found after you steered me in the right direction. Joe
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PublishedMarch 3, 2014

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