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  Chinese Oak Silkmoth

 

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A Chinese Oak Silkmoth, also known as Chinese Tussah Silkmoth,   spotted in Doi Mae Salong. It has the binomial name Antheraea pernyi and is a member of the family of Saturniidae moths.

 

Like other species in this family, it has feather antennae and no functioning mouthparts. Hence, it does not feed in the adult stage and has an estimated lifespan of about 14 days. It is therefore rarely seen in the wild.

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  Chinese Oak Silkmoth