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Theretra nessus
Theretra nessus is a widespread Asian Sphingidae moth species. The wingspan of this moth is between 90mm to 130 mm. The moth has a mixture of brown, green and orange colors. The central body is darker than the wings and limbs.
Forests of Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia.
I saved this moth out of a drain one early morning. >>>Map accuracy : 10m diameter.
Spotted on Dec 14, 2009
Submitted on Oct 18, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Irungbam for the common name.
Yam Hawkmoth.....