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Yam Hawk Moth

Theretra nessus

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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan was 7.5 cm (3 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Notes:

Last photo was taken last night.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (13)
AnnvanWijgerden
Probably needed the rest after all the monsoon/typhoon wind and rain we've been having!
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks Dangermouse! This moth stayed in that pose for more than 12 hours (see last photo of the night before).
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for that link Ian. Yes, let's go for Theretra nessus...
Dangermouse
Cool!! That first photo is amazing! Brilliant. :)
IanMichaelIleto
Ann, I think your Theretra nessus is a more likely candidate since our location is in its range http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/tnessus.htm
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks so much for your ID tip Ian! Looking at the 3rd photo especially - am wondering if it actually might be a Yam Hawk Moth (Theretra nessus)...? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theretra_nessus
misako
wow! It looks like origami!
IanMichaelIleto
looks similar to a Xylophanes tersa http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Xylophanes-tersa
boingercat
What a gorgeous creature. I wish I could help you identify it, but not a clue.

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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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