Show Navigation

Comet moth

Comet moth or Saturnid moth (Argema mittrei) MALE on (Eugenia jambolana) plant which is originally from Asia and is now a host plant for this moth. Comet moths are from eastern highlands rainforest, south of Antananarivo
MADAGASCAR.
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
Bred commercially in captivity for the collector's market

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: MA8414_Comet_moth.jpg
Copyright: Pete Oxford
Image Size: 3660x5510 / 11.9MB; Argema mittrei Bred commercially Collector Comet moth Endemic Eugenia jambolana Highlands Host plant Madagascar Saturn moth moth nocturnal rain forest
Contained in galleries: Portfolio 4, Madagascar Insects & Plants

Comet moth or Saturnid moth (Argema mittrei) MALE on (Eugenia jambolana) plant which is originally from Asia and is now a host plant for this moth. Comet moths are from eastern highlands rainforest, south of Antananarivo<br />
MADAGASCAR.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR<br />
Bred commercially in captivity for the collector's market