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Speckled Emperor Moth

Gynanisa maja

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Field Notes

Notes:

Having my coffee I was honoured by this beauty

Species ID Suggestions

Speckled Emperor Moth

Gynanisa maja

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Comments (5)
valgaavmiko
I'm positive it is Gynanisa and about 98% sure it is G. maja. (G. ata which I am sure it is not, and G. meridiei are the only other species of that genus that is native to SA)
DanielePralong
The pink on the eyespots matches that of your shoes! I hope it gets identified.

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PublishedOctober 16, 2013

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