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I think this Snouted Tiger Moth (Noctuidae: Aganainae) is drying its wings. Length approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 inches).
Hills overlooking Manila.
Spotted on Aug 6, 2011
Submitted on Aug 6, 2011
12 Comments
Thanks for all your comments!
I think it's quite unusual for a moth to have its wings in this position (please correct me if I'm wrong). Anyway, it gives us the chance to see just how cute, colourful and cuddly a moth's body can be! :-) (See 2nd photo.)
WOW! Really pretty!
Wonderful!
Gorgeous!
ID updated.
Me too! And he somehow reminds me of a moth version of Garfield the Cat!!
Beautiful - I love the orange fur :-)
Thanks Susan! :-)
beautifully presented and great colors
Yes, this is one of those moths which, on a closer look, seems so much like a cuddly toy! And I loved the blue-ish eyes, the silver antenna and the tongue matching the back! :-)
Wow!
lovely!