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Rothschild's Silk Moth

Rothschildia erycina

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Field Notes

Description:

large moth approx. 15-20 cm. wingspan, brown & pink markings

Notes:

found on a boat dock along the Amazon River

Species ID Suggestions

Rothschild's Silk Moth

Rothschildia erycina

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Peruvian Amazon: Species Spotlight
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PublishedJuly 14, 2013

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