A Weird metamorfosis. The Hag Moth (Phobetron pithecium) (20 Pics)

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The hag moth (Phobetron pithecium), is a moth of the family Limacodidae.

The adult moth has a wingspan of up to 3 cm. The male has translucent wings, and the female is drab brown and gray, with yellow puffs on her legs. The day-flying female is said to mimic a bee, complete with pollen sacs, and the male mimics a wasp.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phobetron_pithecium