more-inThe Monkey Moth (of the genus Eupterotidae), an insect whose presence has been earlier recorded in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Central India and North West Himalayas, has recently been spotted in the foothills of Pachamalai by a local researcher. This particular species of moth gets its name from its long ‘fur’ that resembles the fur found on monkeys, and stands out due to its brilliant colour. The monkey moth feeds on trees and plants like Sarakkontrai, Karuvalai, Chavuku, tamarind, Common lantana and fig. The forewings have a single medial indistinct slightly curved line. Both wings have a prominent post-medial slightly curved line, Mr. Chakkaravarthy said.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2017 14:04 UTC