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Zygaenid Moth

Pompelon marginata

Photo by BenKula
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth about the size of a human thumb was found dead hanging on the wall. Although it is dead for quite some time (2 - 3 weeks), the color of it's abdomen and wings still looking attractive and alive.

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Species ID Suggestions

Zygaenid moth

Pompelon marginata

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
BenKula
Wow, thanks NuwanChathuranga again for the identify~! You truly are amazing!

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PublishedJune 6, 2013

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