Epiphora mythimnia explained

Epiphora mythimnia, the white ringed Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth native to Eastern Africa. The species was first described by John O. Westwood in 1849.[1] With a 10–13 cm wingspan, it is one of the larger moths in Africa.

Description

Much like other moths in its family, the white ringed Atlas moth has a relatively thick fuzzy body with lobed wings. Each lobe has a translucent eyespot surrounded by a white and yellow ring.[2]

Range

The species can be found in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Epiphora mythimnia Westwood, 1849 . 2023-01-30 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: White Ringed Atlas (Epiphora mythimnia) . 2023-01-30 . iNaturalist . en-US.