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Vampire moth - Calyptra minuticornis Most unusual moth, it actually sucks blood from mammals.( See info section) Australia,Calyptra minuticornis,Fall,Geotagged,Vampire moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Vampire moth - Calyptra minuticornis

Most unusual moth, it actually sucks blood from mammals.( See info section)

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Never heard of that behavior, great capture and info! Posted 16 hrs ago

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The Vampire Moth

"Calyptra minuticornis", the vampire moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It has been found in Indonesia, Java, India, Sri Lanka, and Australasia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 2, 2025. Captured Apr 4, 2018 21:12 in Bugong Rd, Illaroo NSW 2577, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO3200
  • 79mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.