Zygaenid Moth (Zygaenidae Chalcosiinae Chalcosia suffusa - Leech, 1888)

Taken near Tung Chung on Lantau Island, Hong Kong on April 10, 1999.


View of the male moth in rest position
The moth exudes cyanic fumes when handled.
Wingspan was about 60 mm / 2.4 inches
Chalcosia suffusa
 

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