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Wasp Mimic Moth

Amata huebneri

Description:

This is a wasp mimic moth that i found on the tree in my backyard. It has black with yellow bands across the abdomen, and transparent windows in the wings. The size of this moth is about 10 mm in length.

Habitat:

- Spotted on jack-fruit tree in my backyard. Usually, it can be found around the house and garden.

Notes:

- This is a moth from the family Arctiidae. Thanks to Bayucca for the ID.

2 Comments

Lanzz
Lanzz 10 years ago

Thanks Bayucca for the ID...

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomini, Amata sp. and looks like being Amata huebneri. Please, verify!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Amata-...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amata_huebn...

Lanzz
Spotted by
Lanzz

Malaysia

Spotted on Jan 20, 2014
Submitted on Jan 20, 2014

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