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Moore's Silkmoth

Ernolatia moorei

Photo by ToshimiDowaki
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is moth. Very unique posture. Wingspan 30-40mm.

Habitat:

Forest. (Kaeng Krachan National Park)

Notes:

カイコガの仲間

Species ID Suggestions

Moore's Silkmoth

Ernolatia moorei

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Comments (2)
bayucca
Bombycidae, looks like being Ernolatia moorei. Please, verify! https://www.flickr.com/photos/itchydogimages/10552179885 https://www.flickr.com/photos/itchydogimages/7491847012/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ernolatia_moorei_(Bombycidae).jpg http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/222474 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/335439 This is the typical resting pose of Bombycidae.

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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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