The moth uses scent organs called coremata which protrude from its abdomen to emit pheromones during courtship.

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The moth's id is Creatonotos gangis Noctuidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini The hairy appendages are the everted coremata (male scent organs) used by the moth during courtship to release pheromones. This photo was taken at night.

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Location: Margaret Drive, Singapore
Photo credit: © Darren5907 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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