Argema besanti

Argema besanti, the Equinox moth, is a very rare moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found in Tanzania and Kenya.[2]

Argema besanti
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Saturniidae
Genus: Argema
Species:
A. besanti
Binomial name
Argema besanti
Rebel, 1895[1]

It has an approximate length of 9 centimeters and wingspan of 11 centimeters. Its wings are coloured green, while the upper wings are darker. It has a little red "eye" on each wing. The adult moth cannot eat and lives for 4–6 days.

References

  1. "Argema". Saturniidae Web. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  2. www.afromoths.net


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