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Tussock moth

Artaxa or Arna sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This furry little moth was only 1 cm (0.4 inches) long.

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Notes:

Sorry about the over exposed photos.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AnnvanWijgerden
Could an older version of the Yellow Tussock Moth (Euproctis lutea)? See: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6858134 ... Even though this one is a little smaller than the one spotted earlier...?
AnnvanWijgerden
Could anyone give me some ID tips on this furry-faced little moth? Thanks!

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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