Gray Saturniid

Description:

This is an uncommon large Saturniidae moth called the Antheraea celebensis which has a wingspan of approximately 11cm. This species may not be beautiful but its orange body powdered with light grey makes it magnificent and unique. Have dots like other Saturniids.

Habitat:

Lives in the lowland rainforest of Maliau Basin. I found this in the veranda of MBSC dining hall. Tawau is one of the few places where this species can be found.

Notes:

Hooray! My last Spotting from Maliau Basin, the 84th spotting from Maliau Basin. It looks like I will be changing my profile picture back into my old one. This is the first Antheraea celebensis spotting in Project Noah. >>>Map accuracy : 5km diameter.