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Gaudy Sphinx

Eumorpha labruscae

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Field Notes

Description:

green 'sphinx' moth

Habitat:

mata atlantica

Species ID Suggestions

Gaudy sphinx

Eumorpha labruscae

Reference Link
KarenL
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Comments (10)
KarenL
Congrats Peter, your moth is featured in the Project Noah blog! http://blog.projectnoah.org/post/56170892604/sphingidae
Jacob Gorneau
Hi Peter! Lovely spotting! I've updated the ID as per Karen's suggestion, which has 5 votes, and is correct.
auntnance123
I think Karen has pegged this one--gaudy sphinx moth.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2011

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