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Caryatis hersilia

Photo by dotun55
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Field Notes

Description:

Caryatis hersilia is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Druce in 1887. It is found in Cameroon, Nigeria and South Africa.

Habitat:

Indoor, on the wall

Reference Links:

Caryatis hersilia, Caryatis hersila African Moths

Species ID Suggestions

Arctiid Moth

Caryatis hersilia

Reference Link
injica
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Comments (4)
injica
Here another link with better photo of it http://flickriver.com/photos/berniedup/7832814032/
injica
wow, looks like some sort of tiger moth!

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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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