Common name : Brahmin moth
Scientific name : Brahmaeidae
Family : Brahmaeidae
Native to : India, Bhutan, Myanmar, China,
Taiwan and Japan
Interesting fact : One of the spookiest looking caterpillars in the world, the brahmin moth caterpillar has a white skeleton-like covering with black ridges.
The brahmin moth butterfly is a beautiful moth with a wingspan of 7 inches. However, the brahmin moth is an extremely scary-looking moth and has been considered to be one of the weirdest looking moths. With 4 antennas as head gears, the moth is said to use its appearance to camouflage with its surroundings. Their diet is comprised of leaves and foliage. In spite of their dreadful appearance these moths are harmless.
