sharing this common and tiny moth shot
may i know what is the name of it?
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sharing this common and tiny moth shot
may i know what is the name of it?
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James Chia
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I see this very often. What is it scientific name?
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Let me try: Either amata flava or amata hirayamae.
Aaron Soh
oh... i've shot this too!!
love it..
like the transparent spot on the wings
love the eyes too.. big and easy to shoot..
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Another possibility, apart from species in the genus Amata (Arctiidae, Syntominae) would be species in the genus Lophosoma (Zygaenidae, Procridinae), which are M?llerian mimics of Amata. They have slightly fatter looking antennae and retain scales on the translucent wing patches (as in the example photographed).
cheers, Roger.
Roger C. KENDRICK Ph.D.
C & R Wildlife, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, N.T., Hong Kong S.A.R.
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