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Metalmark moth

Brenthia sp.

Description:

Tiny winged insect. Beautiful black & white markings on top of wings (pic 2). Markings on underside of wings create "eyes" when open ... which it did when I spotted it., immediately turning around on the leaf, adopting this stance. Black & white striped legs.

Habitat:

Shady forest path

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3 Comments

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 9 years ago

Thank you Deepti, & Nuwan. Love this little moth!

eeptii x
eeptii x 9 years ago

Looks like Brenthia sp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenthia

VivBraznell
Spotted by
VivBraznell

จังหวัดนครศรีธรรมราช, Thailand

Spotted on Jan 23, 2015
Submitted on Feb 3, 2015

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