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Egybolis vaillantina
The striking African Peach Moth belongs to the Noctuidae family. Unlike most Noctuidae it is active by day-time. It has orange antennas and head, a dark blue body, one orange band and two orange spots on each forewing. Wingspan 50-60 mm.
A garden near the beach on the Eastern side of the island of Zanzibar. This moth is found in the Afrotropic ecozone.
The larvae feed on peach and Sapindus species.The first shot is with flash, the second one without for more natural colours. This specimen was not very active and partially damaged, most likely nearing the end of its life. http://africanmoths.com/pages/NOCTUIIDAE...
Thanks Satyen! Commenting here I just realized it's the only member of this genus on PN...
Thank you all for your comments! Bayucca, you've done it again! Thank you. A day time flying Noctuidae!
Spotted on Apr 20, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012
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