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Mopane Moth

Imbrasia belina

Photo by PunkusArnett
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Field Notes

Description:

A very large moth common in South Africa

Habitat:

Widespread and common in Semi-desert, Bushveld and grassland

Notes:

This huge moth was spotted very early in the morning on a rock wall, my wife put her hand next to it for comparison

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Comments (5)
Dan Doucette
Okay, I'm sure that will be a great trip as well.
PunkusArnett
This year we are headed to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone for a revisit. We'll probably visit Ireland where my wife is from next year, and hope to do Australia in a couple of years.
Dan Doucette
Sounds amazing. So you really like South Africa. Will you be visiting a different part of Africa next?
PunkusArnett
We have been to South Africa three times - all spent in the bush. Kwa Zulu Natal province on the Indian Ocean, and then mostly in and around Kruger National Park in the north near Mozambique. 2 years ago we attended a week long wildlife rehabilitation course while there. It was amazing.
Dan Doucette
This is a great spotting.I was just reading your bio. Where in Africa have you been? Where's next?

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PublishedAugust 14, 2011

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