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Macrobrochis gigas (Arctiidae) Shan Xing Ji Ye Homestay, Nanzhuang township, Taiwan. Apr 25, 2019 Geotagged,Macrobrochis gigas,Spring,Taiwan Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Macrobrochis gigas (Arctiidae)

Shan Xing Ji Ye Homestay, Nanzhuang township, Taiwan. Apr 25, 2019

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''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''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 22, 2019. Captured Apr 25, 2019 20:45 in 353, Taiwan, Miaoli County, Nanzhuang Township, 25-1.
  • DMC-ZS50
  • f/4.5
  • 10/600s
  • ISO800
  • 12.5mm