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Sphingid Moth

Callionima denticulata

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This may also be from the family Sphingidae

Habitat:

Under a halogen light at the edge of dense rainforest in Costa Rica.

Reference Links:

Callionima denticulata

Species ID Suggestions

Sphingid Moth

Callionima denticulata

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (7)
pamsai
thanks Gilma... not coming near you this visit - maybe next time! I see we have many of the same moth spottings. Nice...
pamsai
added a new photo... thanks J...
pamsai
thanks for the great link Jakubko. Didn't realize that it was a silkmoth...
pamsai
Thanks Jacubko for the ID. Didn't notice the face on the abdomen till you pointed it out. Thanks
Jacob Gorneau
Wonderful! Note the face-like pattern on the abdomen!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Insects of Costa Rica
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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