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Indian Silkworm Moth

Indian silkworm moth

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Description:

Brown wings with four eyes/holes on them. The holes are transparent with a thin film behind each.Hairy body with thick legs and large eyes.

Habitat:

Wooded area- Deccan Plateau

1 Species ID Suggestions

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NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 10 years ago
Tussar Silk Moth
Antheraea sp. Antheraea


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2 Comments

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Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 10 years ago

Beautiful moth, Sujata! Please add the scientific name "Antheraea paphia".

Sujata
Sujata 10 years ago

Thanks Sarahaw and Matildaclarice! This is such a cute insect!

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Sujata
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Sujata

Ellora, Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Aug 31, 2013
Submitted on Sep 1, 2013

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