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Indian Silkworm Moth

Indian silkworm moth

Photo by Sujata
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown wings with four eyes/holes on them. The holes are transparent with a thin film behind each.Hairy body with thick legs and large eyes.

Habitat:

Wooded area- Deccan Plateau

Species ID Suggestions

Tussar Silk Moth

Antheraea sp.

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (2)
Fyn Kynd
Beautiful moth, Sujata! Please add the scientific name "Antheraea paphia".
Sujata
Thanks Sarahaw and Matildaclarice! This is such a cute insect!
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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