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Owl Moth

Erebus macrops

Photo by Vishal
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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth. Wing span about 4 inches or more
Prominent eye like design on both wings.
Brownish in colour.

Notes:

I took this photo in broad daylight and the insect did not budge at all even when i got very close, suggesting that it was asleep. Likely this one is a night flying insect.

Reference Links:

Erebus macrops - Overview, Erebus macrops

Species ID Suggestions

Owl Moth

Erebus macrops

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (3)
Vishal
@Injica Yes, the eye markings are remarkable and also seem to have given its name to this moth.
Vishal
Nuwan. Thanks for the suggestion. I think its spot on. Found a few more spottings that look alike and in the same geographic location.
injica
wow wonderful :)) gr8 eyes-markings

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PublishedJuly 17, 2013

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