Is Ranomafana Comet Moth Emergence happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The comet moth (Argema mittrei) is a large, nocturnal silkmoth endemic to Madagascar.
In Ranomafana National Park adults emerge intermittently during the warmer, wetter months to mate.
Sightings are concentrated along night-walk routes, trail edges, and sometimes near lodges and the research station.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Centre ValBio / Ranomafana Research Station (visitor area) |
| Talatakely Trailhead (Talatakely circuit, Parcelle III) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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