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Saturnid Moth
Stanley Jones

Saturnid Moth (Astenidia transversaria)

Saturnid Moth (Astenidia transversaria: Saturnidae)
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Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation. Night lights at common dining area.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Astenidia transversaria
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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What an amazing looking Moth and so nicely photographed showing its top side Stanley
 
delia todd
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That's a beauty Stanley. I see he has 'eyes' at the back end to fool predators I presume.

A super picture this my friend - very well done laddie.
 
Joelle-Marcelle
This white moth stands out beautifully against against the warm colour of the wood. Lovely shape too. A superb image, Stanley.
 
B
amazing moth, Stanley!!!! superb with its white body, great portrait against the brown background, top class, many tfs!!!
 
C
Excellent capture of this beauty Stanley.

Not sue how big your moth here is but we have one here in the UK that looks quite similar :- Swallow-tailed Moth - Ourapteryx sambucaria
Ours is pale yellow or sometimes cream in colour.
 

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