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Common Wasp Moth

Eressa angustipenna

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Description:

A pair of mating Common Wasp Moths, a common moth species in Asia. They try to imitate wasps (obviously) in an attempt to ward of predators.

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duttagupta35504
Thank you, stephanielrickman! They are beautiful insects and a pleasure to photograph.

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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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