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Associated observations

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What

Giant Sphinx (Cocytius antaeus)

Observer

garybnunn

Date

October 2019

Description

Massive sphinx moth. Very worn condition. Wingspan in range 16-17 cm. Somehow it had managed to get into my metal halide lamp moth trap.

My first encounter with this enormous size moth. Thrilled!

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