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Xylophanes pyrrhus Dapa, Vall Del Cauca 2100m Xylophanes pyrrhus Click/tap to enlarge

Xylophanes pyrrhus

Dapa, Vall Del Cauca 2100m

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Beautiful moth, and a great shot! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Peter Dexter Hoell's profile
      Peter Dexter Hoell
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      Thank you and thank you for the ID. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Mark Ridgway's profile
    Mark Ridgway
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    Magnificent hawkmoth. Makes most of ours look drab. Posted 4 years ago

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The Xylophanes pyrrhus

''Xylophanes pyrrhus'' is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The length of the forewings is 33–37 mm. It is similar to ''Xylophanes thyelia thyelia'' but larger and there are differences in the pattern on the forewing upperside, such as a smaller discal spot.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 16, 2020. Captured Oct 15, 2020 21:38.
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  • ILCE-6000
  • f/16.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO1000
  • 50mm

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