Tarsolepis malayana

Tarsolepis malayana

"Tarsolepis malayana" is a moth in the family Notodontidae. Previously the species was treated as a subspecies of "Tarsolepis rufobrunnea".
Prominent Moth - Tarsolepis malayana  Malaysia,Moth,Prominent Moth,Sabah,Tarsolepis malayana

Appearance

The submarginal area, which touches the upper silver spot, is pale orange-brown filled and curved. The ground colour of the wings is fuscous violet-brown. The underside of the thorax displays a prominent red brush.

Distribution

The species is found in India, Burma and widely distributed in Sundaland. It prefers lowland rain forests.

Habitat

The species is found in India, Burma and widely distributed in Sundaland. It prefers lowland rain forests.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNotodontidae
GenusTarsolepis
SpeciesT. malayana
Photographed in
Malaysia