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Drepanid Moth

Macrocilix mysticata

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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26.49, 89.53

Field Notes

Description:

White. With a trident-shaped pattern that looks like strips of poo...stands to reason that it will be avoided by predators.

Habitat:

Drawn towards the porch light of Neora Valley Jungle Camp..

Notes:

Related to : M. maia; with its flies and poo-spotted wings.
Check it out: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1446556016
National Moth Week 2016

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Macrocilix mysticata

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