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Nygmia epirotica
This is a beautiful species of Tussock Moth. It seems to be their season as there was an explosion of these moths. They emerged in great numbers just before sunset in a small area, probably just emerged from their pupa. Fuzzy, light orange color with a large brownish grey mark. Wing length : 26mm (female) 17mm(male). This species may be confused with N. javanoides and N. javana.
Found it resting on low plant leaves in Tawau Hills Park, Tawau, Sabah.
>>>Map accuracy: 100m diameter. Previous spotting of this species - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/209... his species used to be grouped under the Lymantriidae family.
Spotted on Jan 24, 2014
Submitted on Jul 24, 2016
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