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Footman Moth

Eilema sp.

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Tropical montane rainforest. Sheltering from the rain in the hotel balcony.

Species ID Suggestions

Footman moth

Eilema sp. close to Eilema prabana

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Thanks for the partial update. According to this page: http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-7/lithosiini/lithosiini_10_1.php Eilema prabana in Borneo is restricted to the lowlands of Sarawak but it could be that it is out of date or no one has reported it from elsewhere.

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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