Oxytenis
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O. albilunulata Schaus |
Oxytenis is a genus of moth in the family Saturniidae. During its larval form, it has large eyespots on the front of its head in an attempt to mimic a snake. The larva has unusual, large, almost wing-like, fleshy protrusions on either side.
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