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"Altha nivea" is a moth of the family Limacodidae first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is found in Sri Lanka, India, Borneo. The forewings are a white-orange to brown shade. Prominent dark dots are found at one third from the apex on the wing margins.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jul 24, 2023.