Tiger Moth

Creatonotos wilemani

Lovely rich brown colour on this moth; length 3 cm (1.2 inches).

Hills overlooking Manila.

Gina9210 12 years ago

Creatonotos transiens

Leana Lahom-Cristobal 10 years ago

AnnvanWijgerden 10 years ago

Thank you for the species correction, Leana! I have a bit of updating to do now! ;)

AnnvanWijgerden 12 years ago

Me too! And the wings reminded me of chocolate... Mmm, yummy! (Don't worry, I was NOT tempted to eat him!!) :-)

CoralAvery 12 years ago

It looks very large! I love the fuzz on it's head and neck! :D

AnnvanWijgerden 12 years ago

Thanks very much Gina for the ID! :-)

AnnvanWijgerden 12 years ago

Or is this an ermine moth...? Anyone recognize him at all?

Spotted by
AnnvanWijgerden

Spotted on Aug 3, 2011
Submitted on Aug 3, 2011