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Saturniid Moth

Rhescyntis hippodamia

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A large moth. Rhescyntis hippodamia is a species of moths in the Saturniidae family.

Habitat:

Found from Mexico to Brazil

Reference Links:

Rhescyntis hippodamia

Species ID Suggestions

Saturniid Moth

Rhescyntis hippodamia

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (4)
bayucca
Saturniidae, Arsenurinae, Rhescyntis hippodamia, the male. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gails_pictures/6972235690/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gails_pictures/6992931652/
pamsai
yes, Conor, a moth! Must have had a bit of a space out there... Thanks for picking it up.

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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