Dubianaclia sp., Andasibe, Madagascar

Main species candidates:
http://www.afromoths.net/species/show/28061
http://www.afromoths.net/species/show/28060

Both match the particular pattern seen on the photo.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

What about this one:

Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Looks the same, doesn't it? Both have orange end segments of the abdomen. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Very similar, but I am not sure if the same. Check this:
    http://www.afromoths.net/genus/show/742060
    
    The difference I see with butleri is that the largest yellow spot seems to consist of two joined yellow spots whilst in my photo it is more singular. Seems a trivial detail but if you compare photos in the genus, it can matter. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I noticed that too, but wondered if the wings in your photo just weren't opened far enough to see that feature? I'm not sure how important the last abdominal segment is either, or if there is variation. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Well, this photo suggests it may not be a great key:
        http://www.afromoths.net/species/show/28060
        
        Note how even between wings on the same individual there is a difference. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Okay - so you see a difference between the two photos of that one species at that link? I can't see it and am not sure what I'm missing.... Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        No I mean on the same photo of a single individual, the wings are not entirely symmetrical, one has more blended spots than the other, although it's a subtle difference. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Okay, got it :) Posted 5 years ago

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