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Duponchel's Sphinx

Cocytius duponchel

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Field Notes

Description:

Very big moth, about the size of a beer can.

Species ID Suggestions

Duponchel's Sphinx

Cocytius duponchel

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Comments (3)
rubens.luciano
Bayucca, could this be the caterpillar related to this moth ?
bayucca
Real BIG hawkmoth! Sphingidae, Sphingini, Cocytius duponchel.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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