What is this moth?

[Carol Corbridge]

I think I got the link right this time.

Moth??

[Robert Miller]

It is beautiful.

Your link problem is because the host (xs.to) won’t allow the full size pic to be displayed outside of their own site. Thumbnails appear to be OK.

Robert

[Miguel Arboleda]

It is a Moon Moth, from the same genus as Luna Moths. I’m not sure which subspecies it is, but the genus is Actias, perhaps Actias maenas or Actias philippinica? It is most likely a male because of its feathery antennae. Do you know which country this photo was taken in? Asia? Africa? The Americas?

[Robert Miller]

Miguel,

In another forum she posted:

I saw this on the steps of the Old Palace in Laung PraBaung, Laos. Does anyone have any idea what it is? Thanks, Carol

[Miguel Arboleda]

Yep, it’s the Actias maenas, quite common in Southeast Asia. Carol, I saw your photos on John Cody’s moth gallery. Now I’m a little confused… (^J^)

[Carol Corbridge]

Hi Miguel,
I posted this ID question in 3 or 4 places and someone at John Cody answered first. I had posted in the unidentified catagory there. After getting the ID, I reposted in the right area for the moon moth.

Wow, I’m really pleased to have seen this in Laos! It was a good 5″ across and maybe 6″ long if you count the tails.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this.

Happy Trails

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