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Golden Emperor Moth

Loepa katinka

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Field Notes

Description:

Light yellow in color, wingspan is about 7 cm, two pair of eyespots are visible in hindwing and forewing.

Habitat:

Nocturnal and specially found in sub tropical forest of Bhutan

Notes:

Photo was taken during night, these moths used to come nearby to light bulbs.

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Loepa katinka

Species ID Suggestions

Golden Emperor moth

Loepa katinka

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NuwanChathuranga
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