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Giant moth from Brazil for id.
bonitin
Hi,

I think I can call it giant because of its impressive size of about 10-12cm with wings spread. It was feeding on a piece of Mango I had put up specially for attracting moths.

January 2010 rainforest Paraty-Brazil close to a river.

Thank you!
MyriamSmile
 
Tony Irwin
Thysania zenobia
Tony
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bonitin
Thank you Tony!Smile
 
Sara21392
That's great Grin (I thought it's Saturnidae!!!) awkward
Edited by Sara21392 on 26-12-2010 19:23
Sincerely yours
Sara
 
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