Protambulyx goeldii

Wikipedia has this moth not in Venezuela but I have read other descriptions of it being present at some altitude in Venezuela. It is also described as being present in Guyana so I believe that this is correctly identified. Any advice to the contrary or otherwise welcomed - The moth was approximately 65 mm in size

comments (7)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

First of all, it's stunning!

As for ID, I'm not 100% convinced of the current proposal. For two reasons, based on checking reference photos:
- Your photo shows an abdomen with vertical triangles at each band, reference photos do not
- Your photo shows black wing edges with a pattern of white dots, and from each white dot a vertical line crossing the wings, reference photos do not show this.

The app I use suggests "Eumorpha anchemolus". I think it matches closer:
http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/Sphinx/eanchemo.htm

Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Yes I think that's right Ferdy, can I amend it or should I delete & re-upload? Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You can amend it, just click the red cross icon in the species section, after that you can re-identify. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. NattyOne
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks, now correctly identified I think Ferdy. Cheers Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Looks good, thanks! Posted 5 years ago
      2. NattyOne
        
        Lion
        
        No, thank you - have a good Christmas Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks man, you have a good one too! Posted 5 years ago