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Loepa schintlmeisteri
Similar to Loepa Katinka, but schintlmeisteri is found only in South India. The eye spots are used to scare off predators. Wingspan is only about 5 inches. This specimen is a male.
Found at the view point at Jog falls, attracted to the lights nearby. It was continuously raining in the night. Seen at 6:45 am.
One of the more scarce Moths in South india.
Spotted on Jun 25, 2022
Submitted on Jun 26, 2022
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