Skip to main content
Close

Gaudy Sphinx Moth

Eumorpha labruscae labruscae

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

11.8261, -85.9675

Field Notes

Description:

Sphingidae. Found this guy at night hanging above a cistern eluding a horde of army ants. Once again, thanks to bayucca for the ID. You are becoming my go to guy for Lepidopterans!

Species ID Suggestions

Gaudy Sphinx Moth

Eumorpha labruscae labruscae

Comments (2)

Sphingidae, Macroglossinae, Philampelini, Eumorpha labruscae labruscae.
Beautiful! Yes, looks like something in the Sphingidae, and hopefully someone a bit more knowledgeable can help you ID this beautiful creature more specifically.
Photographed
PublishedOctober 25, 2011

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon