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Field Notes

Description:

1,5cm long. First I believed it was a moth, but I´ve never seen a moth with this fly-like translucent wings. So I think it´s a kind of fly

Habitat:

found resting at a Persimmon fruit - Diospyros kaki

Species ID Suggestions

Lepidoptera: Sesiidae
Johan Heyns
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Comments (4)
Johan Heyns
I think it is some Clearwing moth, but not sure of the common name or
Atul
lovely spot ,the background is giving a nice effect on the wings!

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PublishedMay 4, 2012

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