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Gaudy Sphinx Moth

Eumorpha labruscae labruscae

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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

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Comments (2)
bayucca
Sphingidae, Macroglossinae, Philampelini, Eumorpha labruscae labruscae.
KristalWatrous
Beautiful! Yes, looks like something in the Sphingidae, and hopefully someone a bit more knowledgeable can help you ID this beautiful creature more specifically.

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PublishedOctober 25, 2011

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