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Footman Moth

Barsine orientalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Length (head to tip of tail): 28mm.

Notes:

Three of them came almost together in the previous night, and two were still hanging around in the morning. This one spotted in the morning.

Species ID Suggestions

Footman Moth

Barsine orientalis, Lithosiini, Arctiinae, Erebidae

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James McNair
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Footman Moth

Barsine sp.

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bayucca
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Comments (6)
bayucca
I agree with the genus Barsine, but I am sceptic about Barsine orientalis. Looks for me different. https://www.flickr.com/photos/77436133@N03/7234347512 https://www.flickr.com/photos/77436133@N03/7211196072 http://sinobug.tumblr.com/post/65274336303/footman-moth-barsine-orientalis-lithosiini Tricky genus as it seems...
DrNamgyalTSherpa
Thanks James for the ID and ref. Yes, you're right. Some research is necessary before being sure about a spotting.
James McNair
Need a little research as to which species ....hope this helps

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PublishedJune 3, 2014

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