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Cool Maiden Yes, that is actually its name! A member of a group of day flying moths known as &#039;Handmaidens&#039;. They are slow flying with large narrow fore-wings and reduced hind wings. The wings have clear spots and patches.<br />
As is often the case, I was looking for something else and came across this real gem. Amata kuhlweini,Arctiidae,Cool Maiden,Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,South Africa,Spring,ctenuchinae,day moths,handmaidens,lepidoptera,moths,south africa Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cool Maiden

Yes, that is actually its name! A member of a group of day flying moths known as 'Handmaidens'. They are slow flying with large narrow fore-wings and reduced hind wings. The wings have clear spots and patches.
As is often the case, I was looking for something else and came across this real gem.

    comments (6)

  1. How cool is this! I see that you are catching up fast. Posted 10 years ago
  2. Mind. Blown! Posted 10 years ago
    1. Ferdy, might I suggest an addition to your list?
      Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
      1. Of course, thanks for reminding me! Posted 10 years ago
  3. Awesome iridescence and colors! Posted 10 years ago
  4. What a stunning Amata !
    Posted 7 years ago

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''Amata kuhlweini'' is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Lefèbvre in 1832. It is found in South Africa and Tanzania.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Dec 13, 2014. Captured Dec 13, 2014 10:48 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm