Caddisfly or moth? Kirindy Reserve, Madagascar

- No description given -

comments (5)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Now that is a strange pattern on the forewings! :O I'm intrigued! I'm thinking moth... Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I'm hoping moth too lol, checking basic articles to learn about the difference but still failing to find a clear answer. I'd say a moth normally wouldn't have such long antennae? Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    It can be difficult for sure! Hard to tell, but are the wings more scaled or "hairy"? I'm thinking more scaly (with fringe at the bottom), which would point to moth. Also, the wings aren't very tented here (a caddisfly trait) from what I can tell? Gah, why does it have to be so tricky? Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Too bad we can't see the mouthparts! That would settle it! Posted 6 years ago
    2. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I'm seeing at least a hint of scales, not hairs. I'm with you that it's more likely a moth. Posted 6 years ago

No species identified

The species on this photo is not identified yet. When signed in, you can identify species on photos that you uploaded. If you have earned the social image editing capability, you can also identify species on photos uploaded by others.