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Fig Sphinx Moth
Stanley Jones

Fig Sphinx Moth (Pachylia ficus)

Fig Sphinx Moth (Pachylia ficus: Sphingidae) Wingspan 12.0-14.0 cm (4.7-5.5 in). Cordillera Central with tropical rainforest at ca. 457 m (1,500 ft) elevation. Upper wall of the open but covered eating area at T.J. Ranch near Utuado, Puerto Rico, USA.
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Habitat
Upper wall in the open covered eating area. Cordillera Central with tropical rainforest at ca. 457 m (1,500 ft) elevation.
Location
T.J. Ranch near Utuado, Puerto Rico, USA.
Date taken
November 2012
Scientific name
Pachylia ficus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D with a Canon EF 300 mm f/4L IS USM lens, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/250 with flash, f/11
bru.b
Beautiful and impressive sphinx and standing out really nicely here. Great work, Stan !
 
delia todd
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You really do manage to find some wonderful insects on your travels Stanley.

A super picture of this moth.
 

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