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Ilema cf. chalana
This is a Tussock Moth that i found on the wall of my house. It is most likely Ilema chalana. It is brownish in color, and its body was covered with brown furs. It also has a feather-like antennae, and 2 black spots on anterior of its wings. Its body length is about 13 - 15 mm.
- Spotted on the wall of my house. Usually, it can be found around the house (especially near the light sources).
- This is a moths in the Lymantriidae family. It is attracted to the light (possibly a nocturnal insect). Thanks to Psyche (Dr. Seow) for the ID. - http://www.butterflycircle.com/showthrea...
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