Monkey slug moth (Phobetron hipparchia)

Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru. Apr 16, 2020

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Thibaud Aronson

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Probably one of my favorite Peruvian moths, photos just don't do it justice. Posted 4 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  So happy you got it! I believe I once saw some photos of it by Andreas Kay. The fact that I still remember shows how impressive it is! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Hope you'll get to see it next time you're in that neck of the woods! Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Will try hehe. Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the textures and colors! Posted 4 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  I know, right? Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Love it! Posted 4 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Christine! Posted 4 years ago

The Monkey Slug Moth

''Phobetron hipparchia'', the monkey slug, is a moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil and Argentina.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson