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Orange-lined Tussock Moth
Nygmia epirotica
4.39867, 117.888
Field Notes
Description:
This is a beautiful species of Tussock Moth. It seems to be their season as there was an explosion of these moths. They emerged in great numbers just before sunset in a small area, probably just emerged from their pupa. Fuzzy, light orange color with a large brownish grey mark. Wing length : 26mm (female) 17mm(male). This species may be confused with N. javanoides and N. javana.
Habitat:
Found it resting on low plant leaves in Tawau Hills Park, Tawau, Sabah.
Notes:
>>>Map accuracy: 100m diameter. Previous spotting of this species - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/209856040T his species used to be grouped under the Lymantriidae family.
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Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2016
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