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Colors of nature Euphorbia milii,Geotagged,Macrobrochis gigas,Thailand Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    Welcome to JungleDragon!
    Nice colours, where did you find this moth? It looks like a Macrobrochis gigas.     Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fantastic image, would love to know the species. Can you share the location please? Posted 11 years ago
  3. View Bhadranand Norasih's profile
    Bhadranand Norasih
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    Yes, you are right it is a Macrobrochis gigas. I captured this picture in Mae Hong Son, Thailand. Posted 11 years ago

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The Macrobrochis gigas

''Macrobrochis gigas'' is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Walker in 1854. It is found in China , India , Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia and Taiwan. The habitat consists of woodlands.

Adults have been recorded on wing from March to May. There is one generation per year. The species is possibly involved in a mimicry relationship with ''Eterusia aedea''.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Bhadranand Norasih
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By Bhadranand Norasih

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Uploaded Jun 16, 2014. Captured May 24, 2013 07:28 in Khunlumprapas Road, Chong Kham, Mueang Mae Hong Son District, Mae Hong Son 58000, Thailand.
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  • NIKON D5000
  • f/5.6
  • 10/500s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm