Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Giant moth from Brazil for id.

Posted by bonitin on 23-12-2010 18:13
#1
Hi,

I think I can call it giant because of its impressive size of about 10-12cm with wings spread. It was feeding on a piece of Mango I had put up specially for attracting moths.

January 2010 rainforest Paraty-Brazil close to a river.

Thank you!
Myriam:)

Posted by Tony Irwin on 23-12-2010 19:42
#2
Thysania zenobia

Posted by bonitin on 23-12-2010 20:55
#3
Thank you Tony!:)

Posted by Sara21392 on 23-12-2010 21:57
#4
That's great :D (I thought it's Saturnidae!!!) :S
Edited by Sara21392 on 26-12-2010 20:23