Hawk Moth (Ambulyx canescens) | Project Noah

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Photo by Dan Doucette

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Field Notes

Description:

large moth, camouflaged well with the rusty pipe it was on, see last photo for scale

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this on the pipe that runs behind the hostel in Tawau hills park.

Reference Links:

Ambulyx canescens

Species ID Suggestions

Hawk Moth

Ambulyx canescens

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Perfect spot to hang out unnoticed!

Thanks again Chun, nice work on this one.

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