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Moth I have no idea what this is but it has been sitting on my computer screen surveying Jungle Dragon for the last half hour. So the least I could do is take a photo of it! I am sitting outside in the cold as it is the only place I can get internet :( Geotagged,Moths,South Africa,Winter,lepidoptera,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Moth

I have no idea what this is but it has been sitting on my computer screen surveying Jungle Dragon for the last half hour. So the least I could do is take a photo of it! I am sitting outside in the cold as it is the only place I can get internet :(

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    A new fan? Now we must know its name!

    I'm hoping @Ant sees this.     Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
      Lion
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      His name is Eric, and he is still here! Posted 10 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I think it looks more like a Richard, but ok, you saw it first. Posted 10 years ago
  3. View Avinash Krishnamurthy's profile
    Avinash Krishnamurthy
    Musk Oxen
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    Could it be an Early Thorn Moth (Selenia Dentaria)?
    http://www.aphotofauna.com/images/moths/moth_selenia_dentaria_early_thorn_11-08-12_1.jpg

    Open the link and scroll down to half page to find info on the same:
    http://abugblog.blogspot.in/2013_07_01_archive.html     Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
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      It doesn't look the same to me. Posted 9 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Aug 26, 2015. Captured Aug 26, 2015 17:58 in Rheenendal Road, Rheenendal, 6576, South Africa.
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  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.