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Owlet Moth

Peridrome orbicularis

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Field Notes

Description:

This beautiful Tiger moth had a wingspan of 6 cm (2.4 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

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Peridrome orbicularis

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Comments (10)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks ArgyBee! We're a house on a hillside with only 1 distant neighbour. So we're pretty lucky: in the evening any moths (etc) that are around, come to visit us! :-)
Mark Ridgway
That's a fantastic find Annvan and lovely photos too. Looking across your collection I can see what you mean about your house attracting visitors. So many are on walls and screens. :)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks Anne Marie! ... I can't help but notice that this Owlet moth really matches your beautiful beetle in your profile picture colour-wise! :-)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for your comments Dan and Karen! It seems to be low moth season around here at the moment, so this colourful moth was a very welcome sight! :-)
AnnvanWijgerden
Could this be another Snouted Tiger Moth (e.g. Euplocia membliaria)? Or a Specious Tiger Moth (Asota speciosa)?

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PublishedMarch 21, 2012

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