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Argema mittrei (Madagascar Comet Moth),

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SKU: MTH-ARGEMA-MITTREI-UNMNT-001-NP Categories: Tags:

Description

Coloration: Bright yellow and green wings with red markings along the edges.
Body Structure: A large, robust moth with broad wings that flare outward.
Sexual Dimorphism: Males are slightly smaller than females, with more defined red markings on the wings.
Flight Patterns: Slow and deliberate flight, often found in forested areas.
Feeding Habits: Feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers, typically in tropical regions.
Reproductive Behavior: Females lay eggs on specific host plants, with larvae feeding on the leaves.
Geographical Range: Native to Madagascar and some surrounding islands.
Preferred Habitats: Tropical rainforests and shaded forest edges.
Threats: Deforestation and habitat destruction due to human activity.
Conservation Efforts: Efforts focus on habitat restoration and legal protection of rainforest areas.

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