Argema mittrei, 010,622

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Argema mittrei, 010,622 sent on September 19, 2011 (13:39) by Juza. 3 comments, 2459 views.

, 1/15 f/8.0, ISO 800, tripod. Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. Specie: Argema mittrei

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Kramer71

sent on October 03, 2011 (14:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Scientific name: Argema mittrei (Fam. Attacidae)
Common name: Comet Moth
Nurse plant: trees of the family Mirtaceae (eg Eugenia cuneifolia) and some mimosas
Wild: Madagascar
Environment and lifestyle: the caterpillar weaves a cocoon ovoid, suspended from the branches of the plant nurse, a masterpiece for the complex structure of large mesh and the silvery color of the silk.
Curiosity is one of the largest moths existing, often mistaken for a bat. It owes its name to the two long extensions of the hind wings, which reach an extraordinary development in males (at least a dozen centimeters). The wingspan will measure an average of eighteen.

Juza	sent on October 04, 2011 (14:20) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Thanks! It was a beautiful specimen, I really regretted not being able to take better pictures ... right after this photo has flown away :-/

Kramer71

sent on October 04, 2011 (22:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

For me it is a pleasure to be of help in identifying the various copies of the photographs. Unfortunately, due to a motorcycle accident are stuck at home and this is my favorite pastime. Sc.Naturali I studied at university and now I'm the gardener. I still have vivid passion for insects and, of course, for plants, possess a well-stocked library is at your disposal. Thank you for this wonderful forum. See you soon, I hope in some workshops.

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