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Heniocha apollonia
Of the Emperor moth family Saturniidae. Large moth of around 10cm wingspan. Clumsy flyer, feather like antennae.
Fynbos and woodlands, found near residential dwelling.
Nocturnal
Fantastic photos. I have never seen this gorgeous moth before. Congratulations!
Congrats Kei, your spotting is featured in the Project Noah blog http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/5644164...
Hi Kei, just found your link here, did you ever get to see the Caterpillar? This is likely to be...but I did not find it on its host plant..but likely ID. http://www.ispot.org.za/node/178449?nav=...
Caryn in Hoekwil
Thank you Gerardo,Courtney and Bill. One of my favorite insects! Bill please check your email with regards to your request.
Hi Kei,
Beautiful images of the Southern Marbled Emperor, Heniocha apollonia.
I wish permission to post images, credited to you, on my Heniocha apollonia page on the WLSS??
I can be reached at oehlkew@islandtelecom.com
Bill Oehlke
Spotted on Nov 9, 2011
Submitted on Jun 4, 2012
