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Aglaomorpha plagiata (Walker, 1855)
This is relatively a large moth and exceptionally bright and beautiful. White and yellow patches on a shining emerald blue background is mesmerizing. Wing length: 35 mm. This is perhaps a male, females are still bigger
Mixed forests mainly consisting of pines, cherry and bamboo. Cool to warm place. Altitude: 1,700 m.
This moth had visited our terrace light, and was hanging around in the garden till after sun rise. . NB: I see many photos of this moth with fore wings wide open exposing the beautiful yellow underneath, but I don't want to bother it by doing so. It normally keeps it wings closed.
Spotted on Aug 6, 2020
Submitted on Sep 26, 2020
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Thanks Saturniidae27, Orthoptera80, Brain38, Antonio and Jae!