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Areas galactina THAILAND (A-)

Abraxas formosilluminata BURMA
Erebomorpha fulgurita BURMA

Original price was: £5.95.Current price is: £4.95.

Oriental Tiger Moth

Sex: Male or FM

Quality: A- (average) greasy abdomen – needs degreasing

Locational data: Bo Kluea Nan 06/2021

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB8489
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Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Arctiidae. First named by Hoeven in 1840

Colour: The topside (recto) forewings are creamy white with various dark brown lines. The hindwing is yellowish-orange with a sprinkling of brown spots. The abdomen in bright red with longitudinal black spots.

Size: Wingspan males 50-60mm – females 60-70mm

Comments & Applications: A most beautiful tropical tiger moth. Another unusual species available sporadicly. Its colours make this a very popular species among framers and the art and design industry.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding