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Purple Dwarf Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Macroglossum neotroglodytus, Kitching & Cadiou 2000

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Field Notes

Description:

Purple Dwarf Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum neotroglodytus, Kitching & Cadiou 2000) specimen identified by Dr Ian Kitching. To sure the ID needs genitalia dissection.

Habitat:

The moth is frequently on the wing in the morning and evening (Bell & Scott, 1937).

Notes:

http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/m_neo.htm

Species ID Suggestions

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Jatishwor Singh Irungbam
Purple Dwarf Hummingbird Hawkmoth Macroglossum neotroglodytus, Kitching & Cadiou 2000, ID by Dr Ian Kitching.

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PublishedMarch 17, 2013

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