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Macroglossum micacea

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''Macroglossum micacea'' is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from the Solomon Islands, the D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea and Queensland.

The wingspan is about 50 mm. Adults have dark brown forewings, sometimes with indistinct paler bands across them. They have even darker brown hindwings with two yellow areas by the inner margin.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Sandra Tuszynska
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By Sandra Tuszynska

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2015. Captured Feb 1, 2015 18:25.
  • Canon EOS 100D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 52mm