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White witch

thysania agrippina

Description:

Don't see it yet? Try the close-up. Wing span about 30cm(12 inches)

Habitat:

Amazon jungle


1 species ID suggestions

White witch
thysania agrippina White Witch - Thysania agrippina (Cramer, 1776)

7 Comments

bayucca
bayucca a year ago

Excellent spotting!

achmmad
achmmad a year ago

Wow! Almost perfect camouflage, very nice spot!

Ava T-B
Ava T-B a year ago

Wonderful camouflage!

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Brings a smile to your face when you can see it!

craiggrummitt
craiggrummitt a year ago

That's got to be it, the images are identical.
How exciting, photos it in the wild seem to be relatively rare.
Thanks a lot martin!

martinl
martinl a year ago

This impressive moth has the largest wingspan of any moth in the world! If Peter is reading this, he should give you an award =)

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Great spot!
There is also Mimetic Animals mission you might like to add this to.

Amazonas, Colombia

Lat: -3.63, Long: -70.47

Spotted on Dec 18, 2009
Submitted on Feb 7, 2012

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