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White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve


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White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

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Amazon Andes Arthropod Arthropoda Bark Camouflage Grey Hexapod Hexapoda Insect Insecta Invertebrate Lepidoptera Lepidopterans Manu Biosphere Reserve Manu National Park Moth National Park Noctuid Noctuidae Noctuoidea Owlet Moth Pattern Peru South America Stripes Tree Trunk Trunk Unesco Biosphere Reserve Protected Area


Nature's Master of Disguise - The White Witch Moth Strikes Again!

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. In this enchanting snapshot captured by Nick Garbutt, we witness the awe-inspiring camouflage skills of the elusive White Witch Moth (Thysania agrippina) in action. Nestled against the rough bark of a tree trunk within Peru's Manu Biosphere Reserve, this ethereal creature effortlessly blends into its surroundings. With delicate grey patterns and subtle stripes adorning its wings, it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish where nature ends and magic begins. This nocturnal beauty is a true master of disguise, perfectly adapted to evade predators while remaining hidden from prying eyes. As if plucked straight out of a fairy tale, the White Witch Moth showcases Latin America's rich biodiversity in all its glory. Found only in South America's lush rainforests, these ghostly creatures are known by many names - Mariposa Emperador or Great Grey Witch among them - but their spellbinding presence remains constant. Within Manu National Park, an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve nestled amidst the majestic Andes Mountains and Amazonian wonders, lies their protected haven. Here they flutter through dense foliage like whispers on the wind; guardians of this pristine ecosystem. So let us marvel at Mother Nature's artistry as she paints her canvas with vibrant life forms such as Thysania agrippina. A reminder that even in our modern world, there are still mysteries waiting to be discovered and cherished – just like this mesmerizing

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