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Macroglossum Insipida Macroglossum Insipida is one of the fastest moths in the world. They are active at dawn and dusk. They fly like a Hummingbird Macroglossum Insipida,Macroglossum insipida Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies intro

Macroglossum Insipida

Macroglossum Insipida is one of the fastest moths in the world. They are active at dawn and dusk. They fly like a Hummingbird

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  1. Absolutely stunning! Promoted to the homepage, welcome to JungleDragon! Posted 11 years ago
  2. Many thanks fchristant nice comments :) Posted 11 years ago
  3. Nice shot.. great pic Posted 11 years ago
  4. Many thanks Ragisha Kottamal kind words :)

    Posted 11 years ago
  5. beautiful moment of the marcoglossum Posted 11 years ago
  6. Many thanks Marian712 nice comments :) Posted 11 years ago
  7. Amazing shot... Posted 11 years ago
  8. Many thanks Sunil.R.Agadi nice comments :) Posted 11 years ago
  9. Beauty, and cheers to your agility and precision! these shots are really tough to take Posted 11 years ago
  10. Many thanks Shubham Rathore kind words :) Posted 11 years ago

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''Macroglossum insipida'' is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from Sri Lanka, southern and eastern India, Nepal, Thailand, southern China, Taiwan, Japan , Vietnam, Malaysia , Indonesia , Papua New Guinea and Queensland.

The wingspan is 40–54 mm. Adults fly deep within bushes to reach nectiferous flowers, particularly those of ''Duranta erecta''. They are active at dawn and dusk. Adults have light and dark brown forewings, and yellow and black hind wings.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by lekahuie
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Uploaded Nov 15, 2013. Captured Oct 24, 2009 16:55.
  • NIKON D700
  • f/4.5
  • 1s
  • ISO1600
  • 70mm