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Luna Moth

Actias luna

Description:

This shot was taken at Ilam, a small hilly town with pristine landscapes of sloped tea gardens, thick natural forests, in Nepal.The climate here is subtropical. At first I did not notice it, thanks to the camouflage. It was the first time I saw anything of this kind! (Ilam is a much sought after tourist destination for travelers of all kinds. It is also famous all over the world for its special brand Ilam Tea).



1 species ID suggestions

KarenL
KarenL a year ago
Indian moon moth
Actias selene Actias selene

3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Anita, please can you update the spotting with the correct ID?

AnitaShrestha
AnitaShrestha a year ago

Thank you for sharing :)

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Gorgeous photo Anita!
This is actually an Indian moon moth. It looks very similar to Actias Luna but has slenderer wings than it's american cousin!

Purwanchal, Nepal

Lat: 26.91, Long: 87.93

Spotted on Apr 3, 2008
Submitted on Jan 30, 2012

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