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Saturniid Moth

Rhescyntis hippodamia

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

huge moth, 6"+, bald patch on top of its head

Habitat:

pacific coast rainforest

Notes:

This was my first spot in San Cipriano Forest Reserve. San Cipriano is a village beside the reserve. I just got a room and was settling in when I walked past some sheets hanging to dry on the second. This moth was just resting on one. I couldn't believe it! I quickly got my camera and took these shots. I tried to get really close and it flew away. It's not often I see a moth this large.

Species ID Suggestions

Saturniid Moth

Rhescyntis hippodamia

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
Thanks bayucca. He has definitely seen better days!
bayucca
Saturniidae, Arsenurinae, Rhescynthis sp. and most probably Rhescynthis hippodamia. You have to exptrapolite a little bit and with some fantasy you will see the matching features ;-)... Poor guy looks pretty worn...

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PublishedApril 2, 2013

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