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Tropical Swallow Tail Moth This Tropical Swallow Tail Moth - Lyssa zampa was seen in a rest stop along the highway. It was attracted there by the lights at night. Geotagged,Lyssa zampa,Malaysia,Summer,Tropical Swallow Tail Moth Click/tap to enlarge

Tropical Swallow Tail Moth

This Tropical Swallow Tail Moth - Lyssa zampa was seen in a rest stop along the highway. It was attracted there by the lights at night.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    "The moth has a wingspan of 100–160 mm" - omg that is quite a giant. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Yes, Ferdy. This Swallow Tail Moths are very big compared to most Moths. Posted 9 years ago

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The Tropical swallowtail moth

''Lyssa zampa'', which is also known as the tropical swallowtail moth or the Laos brown butterfly, is a species of moth of the family Uraniidae. It can be found from Himalaya to Borneo and the Malay Peninsula.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 31, 2016. Captured Aug 30, 2016 00:50 in Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan, 35000 Tapah, Perak, Malaysia.
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  • TG-4
  • f/4.9
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 18mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.