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White-edged Hunter Hawkmoth

Theretra pallicosta

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan about 7cm. Maroon colouration with white lines outlining the forewings and thorax; legs are also white, as is the dorsal line and the two dots on the forewings; abdomen has a paler, orange colouration.

Habitat:

Temple outside Krabi, in southern Thailand. There were many moths at the site, probably attracted to lights overnight.

Reference Links:

Theretra pallicosta - Wikipedia, Taxonomy | Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory

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Comments (4)
Christine Y.
Stunning. The lines and colors in this shot are so fantastic!
Marek Koszorek
Great spotting. You could put it in Biodiversity of Thailand mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12531328

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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The Color Red
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Moths of the World
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Biodiversity of Thailand

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PublishedDecember 28, 2017

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