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Tussock Moth - Nygmia sp This Tussock Moth - Nygmia sp. has hairy appendages on its body and legs, which I thought could be fungi infection but was told this is what most Tussock Moths have. Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Moth,Nygmia,Nygmia sp,Tawau,Tussock Moth Click/tap to enlarge

Tussock Moth - Nygmia sp

This Tussock Moth - Nygmia sp. has hairy appendages on its body and legs, which I thought could be fungi infection but was told this is what most Tussock Moths have.

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  1. A strange sight. You can see that besides the white appendages, there's yellow ones as well, suggesting that indeed it is part of their own body. Posted 8 years ago
    1. Yes indeed, Ferdy.
      Plain coloured moth, but amazing in other aspects :)
      Posted 8 years ago

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Uploaded Aug 3, 2017. Captured Oct 19, 2015 05:26 in Jalan Dunlop, Bandar Tawau, 91000 Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO800
  • 200mm