The Double White-banded Noctuid moth Donuca rubropicta is a striking day flying Australian moth. The heavy white bands line up to form continuous bright horizontal stripes when the moth is sitting in its natural resting position. The large eyespots add to the dramatic effect.
In this photo there is a glimpse of the bright scarlet edges of the abdomen and hind wing margin. From wingtip to wingtip the moth is about 5cm across.
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2 comments:
At first sight, I thought it was some kind of marine unidentified object! Une soucoupe volante sous-marine.
Marvels of nature! Beautiful photo.
chm -- like a ray! I can see that.
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