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Giant Hawk Moth
Stanley Jones

Giant Hawk Moth (Amphimoea walkeri)

Giant Hawk Moth (Amphimoea walkeri: Sphingidae) Wingspan 14.7-16.4 cm (5.8-6.5 in). This moth is reported as having the longest proboscis of any insect in the world.
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Habitat
On a screened window to a cabin, Middle floodplain forest of Ro Tambopata at 204 m (673 ft) elevation.
Location
Chuncho Lodge, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Amphimoea walkeri
Equipment used
Canon
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impressive size, Stanley, and such amazing colors it has!!! splendid capture, top marks, many tfs!!!!
 
KC Foggin
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Beautiful patterning on this beautiful moth! Nicely captured Stanley!
 
delia todd
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Gosh!!! What beautiful markings and colour he has, doesn't he Stanley.

A wonderful picture you've taken of him my friend - very well done.
 

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