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Spirama helicina
Large moth with two distinct "eyes." The "eyes"look rather like mirror images of inverted commas. Wave-like pattern towards the bottom (middle part) of the wings and a triangular design in the middle of the body, as if a patch has been glued on.
Cottage wall at Neora Valley Jungle camp.About 3 hours drive from Siliguri (coordinates shown) to the remote forested and hilly village of Kolakham. Drawn to the porch light. It barely sat for a moment and all I got were two shots where part of the wings were in shadow. Then the moth flew away and I retired a little sad. The next day (dawn) I saw it sitting on the wall of my cottage as if waiting for me to take a photo!
Spotted on Jun 6, 2016
Submitted on Jun 13, 2016
7 Comments
Thank you Dr Sherpa....sorry for the late response...had completely missed it.
Great spotting Sukanya!
Thanks IrinaSh...I loved its looks too, :)
Wonderful moth!! Cool photos!
Oh! You finally got it then..Good...it is a nice big moth. Pretty too.
Yes, isn't it. I was delighted to spot it. Many thanks, Pradeep.
Gorgeous moth!