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Magpie moth

Abraxas persimplex

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

2", large yellow body with black spots

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this while hiking in Bach Ma national park.

Species ID Suggestions

Abraxas persimplex

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bayucca
You have to check the species for both. About the genus I am 100% sure!!

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PublishedAugust 3, 2011

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