To further confuse predators

such as mandarin

It will generally remain camouflaged on a tree trunk during the day

Males can show strong territorial habit and fly over trees and even chase birds such as sparrows

Alpine blacks will congregate in large groups

Pair of Alcides odontes, Zodiac Moth in a Black Frame moth_frame To further confuse predatorsSpecies Name: Alcides odontes Common Name: Zodiac Moth Origin: Papua Size: 8" x 10" Black Shado Box Frame Made in Australia The Zodiac moth is a beautiful day flying moth often mistaken for a swallowtail butterfly. They are very social and are not easily scared of humans. Mostly found in the rainforests in North Queensland Australia, they spend most of their time looking for flowers to sip it's nectar. the underside of the wing is as beautiful as the