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EF-250321
Date
08 Jun 2025
Duration
01:29
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3840 × 2160
TEHATTA, INDIA

Vampire Moth - Calyptra Spp. - Animal India

Calyptra Spp., also known as "vampire moths", are a group of moths characterized by their modified proboscis with barbed hooks, which they use to pierce the skin of hard fruits and, in some cases, even humans and other mammals to feed on blood. Males are hematophagous, feeding on blood, while females primarily eat fruit. These moths are medium-sized and are known for their resemblance to dried leaves, with a wingspan typically ranging from 35 to 72 mm, sitting on the wall at Tehatta, West Bengal, India on 23/03/2025.

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