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Comostola sp.
Spot the moth! This little white moth was no longer than 75 mm (0.3 inches).
Hills overlooking Manila.
ID updated.
Thanks Ashish! It's such a 'delicate' creature... It certainly knows how to mimic a butterfly! :-)
Its definitely a moth as abdomen and antennas like a moth.
You've got me there, I was just looking at the wings. There are usually exceptions to every rule. I'm not familiar with Philippine fauna.
Thanks Anna! So butterflies can also have feathery antenna like moths?
I would guess butterfly because the wings are held vertically
Spotted on Jul 22, 2011 Submitted on Jul 22, 2011
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ID updated.
Thanks Ashish! It's such a 'delicate' creature... It certainly knows how to mimic a butterfly! :-)
Its definitely a moth as abdomen and antennas like a moth.
You've got me there, I was just looking at the wings. There are usually exceptions to every rule. I'm not familiar with Philippine fauna.
Thanks Anna! So butterflies can also have feathery antenna like moths?
I would guess butterfly because the wings are held vertically