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Sphinx moth

Nyceryx eximia

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This one had a row of sparkly spots down its back. Looks like it belongs to family Sphingidae. Correct?

Habitat:

under a halogen light in Costa Rica

Reference Links:

Nyceryx eximia

Species ID Suggestions

Sphinx moth

Nyceryx eximia

Reference Link
Cameron P
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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