Algira passenger moth [Dysgonia algira]

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Flora & Fauna

The head and body of the Algira passenger moth are dark brown. The front wings are large and almost straight edged with a light grey band with silver accents. The hind wings are also dark brown, with a band in the middle. The wingspan is approximately 38-44 mm.

Collection:

Nature Collection

Album Name:

Mymoon Moghul collection - Moths

Photograph ID:

001/0394/0038

Album ID:

0394

Photographer:

Mymoon Moghul was born and brought up in the IIT Madras campus. She did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Madras. Mymoon Moghul graduated from Quaid-e-Millat Govt. College for Women, Chennai with a degree in zoology. Following this, she completed her post-graduation in Library and Information Science and Psychology. In 2001, Mymoon attained a doctorate in the field of scientometrics. She has been working as a library professional since 1986. Since 1993, she has been working at the CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai. She is a passionate wildlife photographer.