1.4. The mopane emperor moth, Imbrasia belina (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), from the Transvaal in South Africa.


The mopane emperor moth, Imbrasia belina (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), from the Transvaal in South Africa.


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The moon moth, Argema maenas (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), is found in south-east Asia and India; this female, from rainforest in Borneo, has a wingspan of about 15 cm.
The moon moth, Argema maenas (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), is found in south-east Asia and India; this female, from rainforest in Borneo, has a wingspan of about 15 cm.
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A «worm» or «phane» — the caterpillar of Imbrasia belina — feeding on the foliage of Schotia brachypetala, from the Transvaal in South Africa.
A «worm» or «phane» — the caterpillar of Imbrasia belina — feeding on the foliage of Schotia brachypetala, from the Transvaal in South Africa.

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