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Indian Luna Moth

Actias selene

Description:

The Indian Moon Moth or Indian Luna Moth (Actias selene) is a species of Saturniid moth from Asia. This species is popular among amateur entomologists and is often reared from eggs or cocoons that are available from commercial sources. They are also known to fly mainly at night. Found from india to japan and some south Asian countries also in sri lanka. This spotting has takend from Naula, central province of Sri Lanka.

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6 Comments

Chamalka Dulmini
Chamalka Dulmini 9 years ago

Woww beautiful moth.great capture Aiya.

Dilan Chathuranga
Dilan Chathuranga 9 years ago

Great shot Sanjeewa Aiya!Nice!!

Thank you all...

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 9 years ago

wow niyamai sanjeewa ayye :)

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 9 years ago

wow!!! beautiful capture.....

DrNamgyalT.Sherpa
DrNamgyalT.Sherpa 9 years ago

That's nice spotting!

Kandy CP, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Aug 27, 2014
Submitted on Aug 27, 2014

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