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Metalmark moth

Brenthia sp.

Description:

Small brown moth with hind wings that fan out making it to appear like something else from the rear; like a decoy or deterrent against predators.

Habitat:

In the flower hedge

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2 Comments

dotun55
dotun55 10 years ago

Thanks J! Got my full attention today after a long time of downplay.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Terrific find, Dotun!

dotun55
Spotted by
dotun55

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Spotted on Jan 4, 2014
Submitted on Jan 4, 2014

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