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Suraka Silk Moth

Antherina suraka

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

about 6" wide

Habitat:

rainforest, native to Madagascar

Notes:

I spotted this moth on the wall of the guesthouse in Ranomafana National Park. The light of the cafe was the only light around for miles and every night many flying insects and moths gathered around it. This was seen at the same place as the spectacular Madagascan Moon Moth, which I posted earlier.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Dan Doucette
Thanks to Gordon and Reanna for the specific ID.
ReannaDee
Might be a suraka silkmoth or madasgascar bullseye moth. Those might be one in the same, can't remember.
Gordon Dietzman
Very cool. It's probably one of the silkworm moths, but I don't know which one.

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