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Costa Rica moths for ID (1 Viewer)

paul47

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These two were from Arenal. The first was 25mm long. The second had a forewing length of just over 50mm.

Interested to hear any thoughts on ID.
 

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Hi
The first is Trosia nigropuncta, or something close (Megalopygidae).
The second may be Xylophanes zurcheri (Sphingidae).
Martin
 
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