You have most likely heard of a dog, cat and probably even an aardvark, but have you heard of the Venezuelan Poodle Moth?
A Venezuelan Poodle Moth is an insect that could easily pass as a flying bunny.
This magnificent moth was discovered in 2009 and is still baffling the minds of many scientists. We don’t know much about this creature.
The Venezuelan poodle moth’s first film was captured by Dr. Arthur Anker of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, He posted all of his 75 unique photographs of his time at the Gran Sabana National Park on Flicker. No one cared much at all about his unusual trip until sometime in August, 2012.
We still aren’t sure if this is a new species or not, and don’t really have a scientific name for it. Scientists are still searching, so if you have any ideas please post below.
You can imagine how difficult it would be to find the exact species because there are so many types of moths in the Arctiidae family. Believe it or not there is an estimated 11,000 species around the world!!!!!
Please join us in classifying these unique yet wonderful creatures by putting your ideas down below.
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What a fun little pet:-)
Are you offering to get me one?:-)
Wow Eliana! Thats really spectacular! Thats great you know all that stuff about animals. I can’t believe it. Do you read a lot of books on it or how do you find all about them?
Thank you! This animal was recommended to me by a friend, but usually I get my information from my books. I do sometimes look things up though.
That is so cool Ellie! Can you actually keep one as a pet?
I’m not sure, but I think not. My dad was just joking.?
🙁