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Saturniid moth

Antheraea sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This impressive moth had a wingspan of 16 cm (6.3 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Hi Ann, pls include this lovely Saturniid in our moth mission (http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15913873) :)
AnnvanWijgerden
... I assume it's an Imperial Moth. If anyone has different ideas - please let me know! Thanks.

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Moths in the Philippines
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PublishedAugust 15, 2011

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