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Hawk Moth

Acosmeryx anceus

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14.5833, 120.967

Field Notes

Description:

Length 4 cm (1.6 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Gina9210
Ann I think you are looking for Acosmeryx anceus on this one.
AnnvanWijgerden
No, sorry again... Now I think it could be a Virginia Creeper Sphinx moth (Darapsa myron)... Or even a Azalea Sphinx moth (Darapsa choerilus=pholus). Any moth experts out there? :-}
AnnvanWijgerden
No, I think it's more likely to be this Hawk Moth: Acosmeryx castanea http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/a_cas.htm
AnnvanWijgerden
Could it be a Small Elephant Hawk Moth...? Has the right colours, though not exactly the same pattern on wings...

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PublishedJuly 24, 2011

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