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Owl Moth

Erebus macrops

Photo by Wild Things
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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 with a slight purple tinge.

Habitat:

Seen at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Wild Things
Yes, your suggestion confirmed the ID for me :-)
Wild Things
Thanks for confirming NoahStevenson-Hynes :-)

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PublishedSeptember 17, 2013

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