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Tiger Moth

Scaptesyle mirabilis

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Field Notes

Description:

Sheltering from the rain in the park rest area.

Habitat:

Tropical montane rainforest.

Species ID Suggestions

Tiger moth

Scaptesyle mirabilis

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Comments (5)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Hanna, I did say what it was doing in the description, but I can add that the shelter is merely a roof and there was quite a strong wind blowing through. Tropical storms can be very vicious. It could have been hanging on for dear life!

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