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Monkey moth

Sphingognatha asclepiades

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

large moth, about 7.5cm (3")

Habitat:

tropical rainforest

Notes:

One of the many large moths that flew into the bathroom in Tawau hills park.

Species ID Suggestions

Monkey Moth

Sphingognatha sp.

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
Dan Doucette
Thanks again for the ID Nuwan. I believe I found the correct species too.

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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