Moths

Moths of Jhilmil Jheel Reserve, Haridwar

Castor Semi-looper

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Photo by: Arun Kumar, 23-Oct-2024 The Castor Semi-looper (Achaea janata) is a moth species commonly found in the Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve, located near Haridwar. This vibrant reserve, known for its rich biodiversity, provides an ideal habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the Castor Semi-looper. The caterpillar of this species primarily …

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Creatonotos gangis

Creatonotos gangis

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Adults have white hindwings and brown forewings, each with a dark streak, and a wingspan of 4 cm. The abdomen is red or, more rarely, yellow. Males have four large eversible coremata (scent organs), which can exceed the length of the abdomen when inflated. The eggs are yellow and round, and are laid in rows …

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