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Silk Moth

Antheraea sp

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

huge silk moth, 15cm (6") wingspan, not even going to try and guess the species

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

One of a few huge moths (over 7.5cm wingspan) spotted in Tawau Hills park.

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PublishedApril 2, 2014

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