I'm not an entomologist, so I don't know the exact name of this moth species. I just convinced myself it was a large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus). Let the experts determine the taxonomy.
It seems that entomologists are at odds with this species of moth. Wikipedia writing sources quoted from the Biodiversity Heritage Library.
It was long known as Ochlodes venatus, but this is a Far Eastern relative. There is still some dispute whether this species should be considered a distinct species or included in O. venatus as a subspecies. Under ICZN rules the specific name, originally proposed as Papilio sylvanus, is invalid as a homonym (of the butterfly now called Anthene sylvanus), but it has been conserved by an ICZN commission decision in 2000. [wikipedia]
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Photo by Irfan M Nur (@vannour)
Date Created: 2020-08-4
Location: Pidie, Aceh
Make: Canon EOS 7D
Lens: Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM