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Perfectly imperfect! This was an another favourite encounter, looks freshly eclose with wings in good condition.  However, the left 'tail' is smaller than the right one. Actias maenas,Malaysia,Malaysian Moon Moth,Moon Moth,Moth,Moth Week 2022,National Moth Week 2022,Sabah Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Perfectly imperfect!

This was an another favourite encounter, looks freshly eclose with wings in good condition. However, the left 'tail' is smaller than the right one.

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  1. Quite unique Posted 3 years ago
    1. It is :D Posted 3 years ago

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The Malaysian moon moth is a Saturniid in the subfamily Saturniinae from Indomalaya. The male is purplish-brown and yellow, while the larger female is overall light green.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2022. Captured May 27, 2022 06:01.
  • TG-6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO200
  • 7.31mm