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Bright golden emperor moth

Loepa schintlmeisteri

Photo by Saturniidae27
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to Loepa Katinka, but schintlmeisteri is found only in South India. The eye spots are used to scare off predators. Wingspan is only about 5 inches. This specimen is a male.

Habitat:

Found at the view point at Jog falls, attracted to the lights nearby. It was continuously raining in the night. Seen at 6:45 am.

Notes:

One of the more scarce Moths in South india.

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PublishedJune 26, 2022

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