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Tussock Moth

Calliteara grotei Moore, 1859

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Field Notes

Description:

Wing length: 25 mm.

Habitat:

Mixed forests consisting mainly of pines, cherry and bamboo. Cool to warm place. Altitude: 1,700 m.

Notes:

This moth visited our terrace light.
The first photo: With CFL light; the second photo: With Torch light. The first one has given more natural shades.

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