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Darth Maul Moth

Olepa ricini or Pericallia ricini

Photo by Harsha Singh
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Description:

Has the wild cat pattern on the wings. While it was flying, I could see a coral red color on its body and inner side of the wings. It caught my attention effortlessly.

Reference Links:

Olepa ricini, Pericallia ricini « Mothbutt SG

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Ashish
Its distant relative find on following link.... http://www.pybio.org/01/ARCTIINAE.htm
Harsha Singh
Thanks Nicole. You should see the white one (Fairy). It's stunning! Ashish, thanks! I will use those charts. :)
Ashish
Here is hugh list to verify... http://www.sil.si.edu/imagegalaxy/imageGalaxy_CollResult_next.cfm?StartRecord=301&collections=butterflies%20and%20moths
Ashish
may be Hypercompe sp.
NicoleB
Whatever it is - it's beautiful! Lovely photos!

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PublishedJuly 28, 2011

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