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Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Macroglossum sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

a Sphingidae moth.

Species ID Suggestions

Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Macroglossum sp.
bayucca
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Comments (4)
SachindraUmesh
thank you bayucca =) any idea on specific species, i tried, and im going nowhere.. =( ??
bayucca
Sphingidae, Macroglossinae, Macroglossum sp.. Unfortunately I can't get closer at the moment, there are too many similar ones around. Maybe Nuwan can help.

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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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