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Erebid moth

Eudocima homaena

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Field Notes

Description:

This very old looking moth was 4 cm (1.6 inches) long.
... But he was actually alive - as he flew away at the end of our photo session.

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Notes:

Is it old age I see? (Besides being out of focus!)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
VernonAntoineBrouJr.
This is not Eudocima phalonia. Your specimen appears to be a male E. homaena (Hübner)

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PublishedJuly 7, 2011

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