
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!!

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.