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Marbled White Moth

Nyctemera coleta

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Description:

Moth with a wingspan of about 5 cm. Nyctemera coleta, commonly known as the marbled white moth, is a species of moth found from India to the Philippines, and from Japan to Papua New Guinea. It is classified under the subgenus Coleta of the genus Nyctemera in the family Arctiidae.

Habitat:

Spotted on lantana flowers

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Nyctemera coleta

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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