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Sphingid Moth

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Looking like a stranded ancient bi-plane this moth is brown, with a fat body. Wings have a checked design...I am not sure I have seen checks on moths before....stripes and bands, yes.

Habitat:

Suntaley Khola guest house; drawn to the porch light. Settled on the wall; way above me...I stood on a chair and raised arms to shoot blind. This is about the only usable shot I got.

Notes:

Not Bardhaman but the Dooars area of West Bengal.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
Riyan...this one is big indeed...but you should see the REALLY big ones. Like these two I saw. 4 of my fingers would cover just one wing. Click on these links to see. 1)http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1751616002 2) http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1742506004 Keep exploring. You will love PN.

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PublishedAugust 15, 2016

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