I’m out of the Jungle. I had the most amazing 24 hours.
Before I start compiling my jungle photos, here is one I had to share. It is the most incredible looking moth I have ever seen!! I thought it was the cutest wood carved key chain shaped like a deer head sitting on the table….. then I thought, hang on, there’s no keys attached to it….I looked closer and realised it’s a moth. I looked around the room to see if I could find another similar one, there were a few flying around the lights, than I found another one resting on the floor with it’s wings spread open slightly. It looked more like a mask. From far, in the dark, it looked like darth vadar but with the camera flash it’s not so similar.
I have no idea what this moth is called. It should be named the transformer! 🙂 Is this a new species of moth??
More photos to follow 🙂
Thank you to Sagedoyle for identifying this as Prominent moth. Tarsolepis taiwana Notodontidae. Mystery solved!!
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April 4, 2014 at 21:00
Ok, it has been identified! It is the Prominent Moth (Tarsolepis taiwana Notodontidae)!
April 4, 2014 at 18:55
at least he’s interested to help, cant wait to hear what he finds!
April 4, 2014 at 12:37
Yeah, they’re also more interesting in their own element and not in the home. My friend was busy yesterday but at a glance he said it resembled the abbot’s sphinx moth, which doesn’t tend to be in Malaysia. If he has more time, we’ll see what he comes up with.
April 3, 2014 at 17:32
I didnt like them so much until this trip. Seeing them all together made me interested.
April 3, 2014 at 17:07
Bugs are cool, aren’t they?
April 3, 2014 at 17:05
I’ve got lots more photos of insects from the trip but this was the wierdest one!
April 3, 2014 at 17:00
All right, I’ll see what I can find out. No matter what, it’s very cool looking, and it does sound like a moth. Thanks for posting the photo! You’ve added intrigue to my day 😉
April 3, 2014 at 16:58
Yes please do let me know if you find out anything. They were attracted to the light as well which made me assume it’s a moth. This one just sat on the table all night not moving. It’s never been seen in the area before but then a few unusual birds have also been spotted. It could be due to the change in the climate this year.
April 3, 2014 at 16:55
and it’s never been seen at that place before!!
April 3, 2014 at 16:47
Nighttime, then you’re probably right that it’s a moth. I was trying to research and find out what it is but found nothing lol. I have a friend who’s a lepidopterist maybe he’ll know when I have a chance to talk with him. I’ll let you know if I find out anything, if you want.
April 3, 2014 at 16:46
nature truly is amazing!
April 3, 2014 at 16:46
and even after I knew it wasnt a carved key chain, my brain still wouldnt accept it and every few minutes, I still wanted to pick it up thinking it was a key chain. Maybe it’s just me, goldfish memory ;p
April 3, 2014 at 16:45
What a find. . . .
April 3, 2014 at 16:44
I’m just assuming it’s a moth cos I saw it at night, but it could be a butterfly. I have absolutely NO idea. I didn’t even know moths have feathered antennae!
April 3, 2014 at 15:30
I can certainly see why 🙂
April 3, 2014 at 14:37
Amazing…
April 3, 2014 at 13:05
I would have been as surprised as you were. There are so many things we never see. Thank you for bringing this to our attention:)
April 3, 2014 at 12:04
I’m not sure, but that might actually be a butterfly, since most moths have feathered antennae. Beautiful creature.
April 3, 2014 at 10:41
I’m glad you appreciate it as much as i did! 🙂
April 3, 2014 at 10:40
nope still as a key chain!!!!!
April 3, 2014 at 09:09
Isn’t nature clever? At first I really thought these were wood carvings. Stunning – Thanks for sharing 😀
April 3, 2014 at 09:02
Lol. Did it start to move?
April 3, 2014 at 08:57
indeed it is! I’ve never seen one quite like it! I really did almost pick it up thinking it was a carved wooded deer head key chair ;p
April 3, 2014 at 08:56
The moth is awesome isnt it! No tigers have been spotted in that area in recent history, and no records unfortunately. So I’m pretty safe ;p
April 3, 2014 at 08:54
This strange looking moth deserves it glory!!!
April 3, 2014 at 08:47
That is a very unusual moth!
April 3, 2014 at 08:23
Glad you haven’t been et by tigers or anything. The moth is amazing. It is hard to make head or tail of the first shot.
April 3, 2014 at 07:29
Wow, what a great shot and moment. Thanks for sharing.
April 3, 2014 at 07:19
Seeing this moth was one of the highlights for me 🙂
April 3, 2014 at 07:10
I think it is gorgeous. I’m not sure whether it is the curves or the textures, but it appeals to my aesthetic sense.