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Citheronia splendens sinaloensis - Citheronia splendens
Copyright © 2007 Kojun Kanda

Citheronia splendens sinaloensis - Citheronia splendens
Coronado Nat Forest, Atacosa Highlands, Pena Blanca Campsite, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
July 24, 2007
Size: 5cm long body
hopefully species can be determined by just the forewings.
Contributed by Kojun Kanda on 8 August, 2007 - 10:26pm
Last updated 15 August, 2007 - 7:33am

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… Kojun Kanda, 14 August, 2007 - 8:55pm

Check out Zak's image of
Citheronia splendens sinaloensis in the guide
… john and jane balaban, 8 August, 2007 - 10:31pm

 
Yes indeed
That's a Citheronia splendens sinaloensis - and a beautiful specimen.
… Jason D. Roberts, 14 August, 2007 - 3:04pm

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