Pluto Sphinx Adult - Xylophanes pluto

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Copyright © 2007 Alan Chin Lee

Pluto Sphinx Adult - Xylophanes pluto -

Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
November 14, 2007
Size: 4 cm

Trying to get this lady to show her hindwing and this was the best she would do. She would not allow me to hold her forewing up for the shot. Oh well ...

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Contributed by Alan Chin Lee on 17 November, 2007 - 5:52pm
Last updated 24 November, 2007 - 11:21pm

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