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Wild Eri Silk Moth

Samia canningii

Photo by LuvjoyChoker
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a tropical Saturniid moth and a close relative of the Eri Silk Moth (Samia Cynthia).

Habitat:

tropical/subtropical forest

Reference Links:

Samia canningi

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Comments (1)
injica
All you spotting are wonderful! tnx for sharing!

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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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