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Swallow Tailed Moth

Ourapteryx sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 40 to 50 mm. A spectacular species and one of our largest Geometrids. The wings are pale yellow marked with darker lines.

Notes:

One of the pointed structure from the wing is broken.

Reference Links:

Swallow-tailed Moth, Swallow-tailed Moth - Ourapteryx sambucaria | NatureSpot

Species ID Suggestions

Swallow Tailed Moth

Ourapteryx sp.
NuwanChathuranga
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PublishedMarch 24, 2012

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