Pointy-winged moth, Andasibe, Madagascar

Erastria.

PS: this is my 10,000th photo on JD. You just witnessed the celebration of it, I hope you liked the party. Now carry on.

comments (10)

Christine Young

Lion

Whaattt?! 10,000th photo, woohoo! Congrats! And, this is a fantastic fella to represent that accomplishment! I have no idea on the ID, but Subf. Ennominae would be a good place to start...Maybe Tribe Boarmiini? Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, and Boarmiini looks to have some candidates, complicated group though! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Definitely complicated. I looked through 100's of species and couldn't find a match. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks for trying! Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        What about this one (photo #6), or something similar:
        
        https://www.africanmoths.com/pages/z%20MADAGASCAR/GEOMETRIDAE/m%20erastria%20madecassaria.html Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        The antennae don't match at all, but maybe it's a gender difference... Posted 2 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        The antennae is the mood killer, it is otherwise so close:
        https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbart/32130791261/
        
        And note the description...one of many color forms. Posted 2 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        If you click on the image of the green moth on the africanmoth link that I included above, you'll see it was fluffy antennae, but I don't think they match your moth because the antennae on your moth look bipectinate, while the one in the link looks pectinate. BUT, that tells us that it's a gender difference. So, maybe there is a similar species or genus...I will keep looking! Posted 2 years ago

Ganesh Seshachar

Lion

Wow! Incredible!
The best way of celebration by any wildlife photographer is to observe the nature and capture the best possible image. Congratulations!!! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Fully agreed, and thank you! Posted 2 years ago

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