Picasso Moth - Baorisa hieroglyphica

This moth is in bad shape, but is one of my favorites in my collection. Its pattern makes it look like a work of art.

*Pinned specimen; native to India and southeast Asia.

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Patomarazul

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oh, wow1 Fantastic! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Marta! Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Incredible! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

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One of the most unusual and colorful wing patterns on a butterfly or moth. Its name of Picasso is very fitting. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks William! I agree, it's a very fitting name! Posted 3 years ago

NattyOne

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That's amazing Christine!! Wonderful. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks David! It's a beautiful species! Posted 3 years ago

The Baorisa hieroglyphica

"Baorisa hieroglyphica" is a species of moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by the British entomologist Frederic Moore in 1882. The genus "Baorisa" was long thought to be monotypic, but three other species have been described.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young