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Snout moth

Parotis marginata

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Field Notes

Description:

This lovely green, slightly tattered moth had a wingspan of approx. 3 cm (1.2 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Reference Links:

no common name (Parotis marginata)

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Comments (5)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks Nicole! For me the ODDest looking moth so far has been this one: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7027011 I didn't recognize it as a moth when I 1st saw it...
NicoleB
I think with wings folded this might be the oddest looking moth I've seen :D Cool colour, shot & find!

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PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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