Pterocyclophora ridleyi

Pterocyclophora ridleyi

"Pterocyclophora ridleyi" is a noctuid moth in the family Erebidae, subfamily Erebinae. The species was first described by George Hampson in 1893 and it is rather uncommon, with records mostly from lowland forests. It is found in Sundaland and the Philippines.
Moth - Pterocyclophora ridleyi  Malaysia,Moth,Pterocyclophora ridleyi,Sabah

Appearance

The facies and the strikingly tailed hindwing margin render the species unmistakable. There is some sexual dimorphism, females having paler, less grey forewings with a darker marginal area.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyErebidae
GenusPterocyclophora
SpeciesP. ridleyi
Photographed in
Malaysia