The monsoon is the best time to watch insects, and sometimes you don't even have to leave the hostel room! This moth is a Tussar Silk Moth that was found in the hostel. As the name suggests, the moth's larvae are used to produce a type of silk.
I have found a number of interesting moths in the buildings on campus. Check out this one (Family: Noctuidae) and this fellow (known variously as Carpenter Moth, Goat Moth).
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That's beautiful. I was researching on Tussar Silk and I came across this moth. It's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Good day!
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