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Macroglossum papuanum

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

(Formerly M. insipida papuanum)

Habitat:

Large semi-urban yard/garden next to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

Notes:

This moth's left wing is out of focus. That is because it was vibrating at a very high frequency!

Reference Links:

Macroglossum insipida, Papua Insects Foundation (Lepidoptera/Sphingidae/Macroglossum papuanum)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Latimeria
Looks like a moth in the family Sphingidae.

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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedAugust 11, 2011

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