Subject: Giant African Moth
Geographic location of the bug: Harare, Zimbabwe
Date: 12/30/2019
Time: 12:05 AM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hi – found a moth in the garden on 19 Dec 2019 which sadly appeared to have died the next day. It looks like a Giant Silk Moth – previously sent in to you and identified as such. Also from Harare. I can send you a photo of the complete moth if required.
How you want your letter signed: James Ball
Dear James,
This is indeed a Giant Silk Moth and we are confident it is Gonimbrasia macrothyris which is pictured on Afro Moths.
Hi Daniel
Thank you very much for your prompt and informative reply. I will be sending in some other ‘bugs’ for ID.
regards
James Ball