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banana stem borer

Telchin licus

Photo by EmilieChich
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Field Notes

Notes:

Another species of the same family, seen in Kourou, French Guiana, in the 1990s. Family Castniidae?

Species ID Suggestions

Banana Stem Borer

Telchin licus

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Comments (4)
EmilieChich
Actually, I'm no longer in Guyana. I stayed there for 16 years (1985-2001), but I'm back in Europe now. And I did enjoy it!
bayucca
Welcome! To be honest, I am a little bit jealous about you being in Guyana ;-)... Enjoy!!
EmilieChich
Thank you once more for your help, Bayucca.
bayucca
You are correct with Castniidae.

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