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Painted Bat Moth

Alcidis zodiaca

About

A day-flying moth with iridescent blue-black wings marked with bands of brilliant orange and white patches. Its flight is slow and butterfly-like, displaying its warning colors conspicuously.

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Did You Know?

Despite being a moth, it is entirely diurnal and its iridescent wings rival the beauty of any butterfly in the region.