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Family Limacodidae, Phobetron hipparchia
One of the most extraordinary moths I ever spotted. Photo # 3 shows its interesting head. Here it is possible to see the caterpillar of this moth: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/629...
Spotted on Nov 19, 2013
Submitted on Nov 19, 2013
32 Comments (1–25)
That head shot is awesome! Here's the phobetron caterpillar:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/629...
Xará what a great find,you haved a awesomeone spotting page,congrats on one more SOTD on your list :-)
congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Buenisisisisima!
To all of you that liked and made such nice comments on this spotting, thank you so much. I just hope to be able to find other beauties to share with you. Keep tuned... :-)
I am use to seeing spectacular critters, but this one has to be one of my new favorites. What a great moth! Congratulations on Spot of the Day. Of course, I LOVE IT!
congratulations!
Wonderful!
Congratulations! It is true that you never cease to amaze us all with the unusual & wonderful organisms you find!
Congratulations Sergio, a jewel of a moth!
Another great spotting - can see the Limacodid shape in the last pic. Congratulations Sergio!!
Congratulations Sergio on your SOTD
Congratulations Sergio !!
Wonderful spotting! Congratulations!
Congratulations Sergio ....
Congrats Sergio! Love the close up of the face
Congratulations, Sergio!!!
Congrats Sergio!!!Nice spotting!!
Felicidades Sergio! Beautiful SOTD !
Awesome moth Sergio! You never cease to amaze us all with the weird & wonderful organisms you find! Congratulations, your extraordinary moth is our Spotting of the Day!
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Wonderful find Sergio!
Thank you very much guys.
wow!!!! great spotting .... so beautiful
Grande Sergio!!!