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White witch

thysania agrippina

Photo by craiggrum
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Field Notes

Description:

Don't see it yet? Try the close-up. Wing span about 30cm(12 inches)

Habitat:

Amazon jungle

Species ID Suggestions

White witch

thysania agrippina

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MartinL
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Comments (7)
achmmad
Wow! Almost perfect camouflage, very nice spot!
HemaShah
Brings a smile to your face when you can see it!
craiggrum
That's got to be it, the images are identical. How exciting, photos it in the wild seem to be relatively rare. Thanks a lot martin!
MartinL
This impressive moth has the largest wingspan of any moth in the world! If Peter is reading this, he should give you an award =)
KarenL
Great spot! There is also Mimetic Animals mission you might like to add this to.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Colombia Wildlife
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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