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Thyrassia philippina
This day-flying toxic moth contains hydrogen cyanide (HCN) throughout all stages of their lifecycle. Unlike most insects with such toxins, they obtain glucosides from feeding on birds-foot trefoil (Lotus) so they can use HCN as a defence. However, they are capable of making HCN themselves, and when in an environment poor in cyanide-producing plants, synthesize it themselves. - wikipedia
Urban garden.
Spotted for National Moth Week 2016.
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