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Red Tail

Hypopyra capensis

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Field Notes

Notes:

This one I have never seen before; it was sitting on my tent top just out of reach of my little camera; but I did my best just hoping it would not fly away before I got some pictures.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Tail

Hypopyra capensis
Johan Heyns
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Comments (2)
Smith Zoo
Another beautiful moth! Well done!

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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