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Prominent Moth

Crinodes besckei

Description:

Very large and colorful moth that measures 3" long.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 4 weeks into the rainy season

Notes:

I took these photos at night near a street lamp. This is the largest moth I have seen to date apart from the Black Witch Moth.

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LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Costa Rica

Spotted on May 14, 2012
Submitted on May 17, 2012

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