White Antenna Wasp Moth

Bayucca - I agree, I have been looking at other species that have similarities and amata sp is not the only possibility. Dave

Hi Eric and Dave! I have searched at least 2 hours on several occasions for this kind of wasp moth and unfortunately I was not successful as well. And I know that it is not very kind to say it is not without having a better solution, but this kind is really tricky. On another occasion I once mentioned not to be fixed too much on Amata sp., there are also some other ones which might be candidates, like Ceryx and Eressa. But again, no resaonable match ... And I agree with you Dave: All these 10 moths you mentioned are probably all the same ones from the Philippines ... Thanks anyway for your support!!

I found ten wasp moths the same as yours on Noah and they all came from the same area of the Philippines, between Manila and Paranaque. There are a few other similar moths from other parts of the Philippines but none outside the Philippines. It looks like it is a local species similar to amata huebneri but I could not find a good Philippine moths reference site. Amata trigonophora is also similar, but like huebneri, not close enough. I think contacting local museums may be the next step for you. Dave

It is not good form to say "It's not that" and not come up with a viable solution, and for that I apologize. I have several different wasp moths that I am working on and even though this is not one of them, I am keeping a sharp eye for an ID for you. Dave

I agree, not nigriceps. Dave

This is not Amata nigriceps. Spots are different, also the colors of the head. Here is a trusted picture of Amata nigriceps: http://lepbarcoding.org/australia/species.php?region=1&id=70570 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mgg310/6330569894/

Very nicely done!

An other very nice series, good example for mimicry!

fab snaps Eric

Nice photo series! I particularly like this moth as its so friendly/tame - it will quite happily sit on your finger... At least the ones around here do! :-)