

I saw this moth (Eligma narcissus) resting on a piece of pipe and knew it was something I hadn’t seen before. A name like that suggests trouble, but I’m not sure how much. I couldn’t find much online, and nothing about its presence in Hawaii.
It’s a native of tropical Asia, and some subtropical spots in that part of the world. Its larvae feed on Ailanthus species as well as Canarium species. And that’s about all I know!

I think it’s quite pretty and certainly well -feed.
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I loved its markings.
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It does have a sneaky look about it
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Well, it sneaked away shortly after I took the photos, so you may be on to something.
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It looks like it might be up to no good to me!
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The only trouble it was likely to cause there was leaving a smear on a couple of pipes, if you get my drift!
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Your description makes me laugh. Love the colour combo
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Glad I gave you a laugh! I liked its colors and how they worked well with the pipes.
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