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See-Through - _TNY_7156

The Chinese oak tussar moth (Antheraea pernyi) is borderline a domesticated animal at this point. Unlike the domestic silk moth (Bombyx mori) however, this one can survive on its own in the wild and on occasion, there are various feral populations in China.

 

This is a large species with a wing span of around 12 cm (4.7") and it has the most wonderful transparent windows in the wings which remind me of the portholes of a ship. Very cool.

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Uploaded on June 18, 2022
Taken on May 2, 2022