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Zygaenid Moth

Thyrassia philippina

Description:

This day-flying toxic moth contains hydrogen cyanide (HCN) throughout all stages of their lifecycle. Unlike most insects with such toxins, they obtain glucosides from feeding on birds-foot trefoil (Lotus) so they can use HCN as a defence. However, they are capable of making HCN themselves, and when in an environment poor in cyanide-producing plants, synthesize it themselves. - wikipedia

Habitat:

Urban garden.

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3 Comments

Felix Fleck
Felix Fleck 7 years ago

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful moth.

Thank you DespinaTsafetopoulou!

this is so beautiful, Leana! Love it!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Jul 29, 2016
Submitted on Aug 12, 2016

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