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Nyctemera lacticinia
Nyctemera lacticinia is a species of moth of the Arctiidae family. It is found in Japan, from the Oriental tropics to Taiwan, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. The wingspan is about 45 mm. The larvae feed on Santalum species. The larva is dull red with three rows of verrucae with black hair on each side. It has hair pencils directed forward from the thoracic area. The pupa is dull red.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2012
Submitted on Oct 10, 2012
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thank you !
Nice shot