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Fadus Sphinx

Aellopos fadus

Photo by José Mario
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Species ID Suggestions

Fadus Sphinx

Aellopos fadus

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bayucca
3

Clavipes Sphinx moth

Aellopos clavipes

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Cheryl Lee
1

Comments (3)
Cheryl Lee
Have to agree with bayucca, good job!
bayucca
Fadus is the only Aellopos with a "complete" white stripe on the wing. All other ones have only a few white spots or patches. I suggest that you take #2 as #1. This one is more beautful and shows the entire moth.

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PublishedJanuary 2, 2013

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