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Lyssa zampa
One of the largest moth species in Borneo. This one is a male. The wingspan of Lyssa zampa can reach up to 16 cm. Easily distinguished from other moths from its size and colors. Can be easily mistaken as Lyssa menoetius.
Montane forests of Kundasang, species is found from Himalaya to Borneo.
I am not so good in moths but I can remember the name of this species easily because of "Lyssa zampa" is not difficult to remember and spell. >>>Map accuracy : 5m diameter. Found nearby the moths of 2 of my previous spotting.
Spotted on Dec 13, 2009
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012
8 Comments
Thanks.
I had seen that but still could not tell!
Telling these 2 species apart are not simple.
I refer to the descriptions in Moths Of Borneo Website.
http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-8/uran...
http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-8/uran...
How do you tell Lyassa zamba and Lyassa menoetius apart?
Thank you Leana.
You have an amazing collection of moths Chun! This Lyssa zampa is remarkable!
Thank you very much NuwanChathuranga and Jolly Ibañez.
Wow! Incredible spotting! Very nice Chun
very nice!