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Family Lasiocampidae
A fairly large moth that is golden colored with shimmery, golden flecks in the wings.
I found it laying on the porch in the morning not doing so well, the hind wing had been messed up in some way. After I took photos, I put it in the shade of the porch and when I came back later it was gone. I think it probably got eaten by something since it wasn't able to fly when I found it.
Spotted on Dec 31, 2013
Submitted on Jan 11, 2014
14 Comments
this moth is way too cute.
Haha yay! Glad you are figuring it out :)
right. I'm getting the hang of this "range" thing ;) haha
Do they have Eggars or any Mythimna species in Africa?
Yes, they are only found in North America. Since this was found in Africa, it can't be a Polphemus.
well, am i right that they are found only in north ameica?
the poor little moth! :( but nice spotting, Ashley!
Thanks everyone! Caleb, if you look at where I saw this, I bet you can answer that for yourself :)
isn't it a polyphemus?
Moths amaze me since I started on Noah! This one's a beauty! Welcome back, Ashley!
too cute.
Impressive moth! If that was in Australia I would guess Abantiades sp. I wonder if SouthAfrica has an equivalent... ?
Gorgeous spotting. Very nice. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
First african spotting of this year trip,she make you the welcome to Africa,very nice