Polydesma boarmoides moth

I saw this moth on a pair of pants hanging on a line. At first I thought it was the smallest Black Witch Moth I’d ever seen, but further investigation suggests that this is a Polydesma boarmoides moth. I can’t find out much about it though there is a similar moth, Polydesma umbricola, that is a problem on Monkeypod trees here.

After I took the photo, I shooed the moth away and brought my pants indoors before they became moth-eaten.

8 thoughts on “Polydesma boarmoides moth”

bushboy March 17, 2025 at 8:15 pm

Cool looking moth Graham

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 18, 2025 at 5:53 am
  
  Thanks Brian.
  
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kzmcb March 17, 2025 at 11:12 am

Well, you’ve certainly represented it as delicate and pretty, despite what it might really be up to.

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 17, 2025 at 6:38 pm
  
  A pretty moth and just resting I think.
  
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restlessjo March 17, 2025 at 8:07 am

It would probably need a few helpers to make a hole in your jeans, Graham. Meanwhile, I like the pattern xx

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 17, 2025 at 6:38 pm
  
  I don’t think it was going to eat them, just take a rest on them!
  
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Sheree March 17, 2025 at 5:32 am

Beautiful

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1. Graham Post authorMarch 17, 2025 at 5:50 am
  
  Glad you liked it Sheree.
  
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