PHILIPPINE
LEPIDOPTERA
NOLIDAE
(Tuft Moths)
They are mostly small with dull coloration, the main distinguishing feature being a silk cocoon with a vertical exit slit. The group is sometimes known as tuft moths after the tufts of raised scales on the forewings of two subfamilies, Nolinae and Collomeninae. Their caterpillars developed a very unique way of hiding from enemies. This species of caterpillar grows an enlarged, green coloured, section of abdomen which overlaps its actual head. It is thought this acts as a deterrent to birds by resembling unripe berries.
Wingspan: 15-40 mm
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(Nolidae; Chloephorinae; Eariadini) © Choco Voices Marikina 20151211
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(Nolidae; Chloephorinae; Sarrothripini) © Leana Lahom-Cristobal Quezon, Nueva Ecija 20121216
(Nolidae; Chloephorinae; Sarrothripini) © Leana Lahom-Cristobal Quezon, Nueva Ecija 20121216