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Waspmoth

Amata sp

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

about 1"

Habitat:

tropical forest on limestone

Notes:

I spotted this at Chongzuo Eco Park. I went there to see the rare white-headed leaf monkey during the day and saw a lot of moths during the night.

Species ID Suggestions

Wasp Moth

Amata sp.

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
Thanks bayucca. It does look a lot like the one in your link but I've ID'd it just as Amata sp, if we're not really sure of the species.
bayucca
The one in the link might be the same one, tagged with Armata germana (??), but also tagged mimicry, so I am not sure if this is really the correct name. Other Germanas looks different. Unfortuntaly there are tons of Amatas around. But take it as a hint.

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