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Giant Leopard Moth
Stanley Jones

Giant Leopard Moth (Reserva Jorupe, El Oro Province, Ecuador.)

Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia: Erebidae) Wingspan 5.7-9.1 cm (2.2-3.6 in). Photographed at night lights in Reserva Jorupe, El Oro Province, Ecuador. Tumbesian dry forest with stunning Ceibo trees at ca. 610 m (2,000 ft) elevation. November 2014
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Habitat
Night lights in Tumbesian dry forest with stunning Ceibo trees at ca. 610 m (2,000 ft) elevation.
Location
Reserva Jorupe, El Oro Province, Ecuador
Date taken
November 2014
Scientific name
Reserva Jorupe, El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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Such a delicate looking moth with some beautiful markings on it.

A super picture Stanley.
 
Kits
That is a gorgeous moth, Stanley, and an excellent close up.
 

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