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Harnessed Tiger Moth

Apantesis phalerata

Description:

It was inside and landed on my hand, took a few photos, and let him go outside.



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5 Comments

Jakubko
Jakubko 11 months ago

Amazing! Please add to and join my mission, Moths of the Americas:

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...

Thank you!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Lovely!

 Dana
Dana a year ago

Never had the privilege of seeing one of these beauties, thanks for sharing!

willsmith51892
willsmith51892 a year ago

I agree, they were always my favorite growing up.

C.Sydes
C.Sydes a year ago

the markings on these little moths is amazing

Tennessee, USA

Lat: 35.38, Long: -87.30

Spotted on Apr 28, 2012
Submitted on Apr 30, 2012

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