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Syssphinx Moth

poss. syssphinx molina

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

Lovely large moth easily measuring 2.75" in diameter.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the six month rainy season.

Notes:

These shots specifically taken for moth week. Shot at 2 a.m. with flash and lights.f

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Comments (4)
LarryGraziano
Thank you so much Mark. This was huge for me this is the first that I have seen here in CR. The first one posted for CR too! I was so excited when I walked outside to shoot at 2 a.m. and saw this guy. It looked like there were mostly geometrid moths, of which, there are millions right now.
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous moth Larry. Like a big plush toy. You guys with your moths - envy from a cold dark winter. Keep up the good work... :-)

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Insects of Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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