Creatonotos gangis
species of moth
The Creatonotos gangis, also known as the Baphomet moth or the Australian horror moth, are a species of moths that are usually seen in Western Australia and South East Asia.[1]
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The moth has two light brown wings, and a red abdomen with black spots. Males can have four long black coremata at the end of the abdomen, when inflated. [2] The male moths have the coremata so they can attract female moths.[3]
References change
- ↑ Pearce, Blaise (2024-01-29). "Trade in the office hours for the outdoors with a mid-week escape to the Gold Coast hinterland". Australian Geographic. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ "Creatonotos gangis". lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ↑ Australia, Atlas of Living. "Species: Creatonotos gangis". bie.ala.org.au. Retrieved 2024-02-02.