Sirrubra
Pandora Sphinx Moth
The Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus) is a decent size moth, growing to a wingspan of up to about 3¼ to 4½ inches. They mostly fly around at dusk, which is the time of day I found him (the late day shadows added an obstacle to capturing its striking color)
Asides from the exotic name, the camouflage-like colors would have hidden this gem of a specimen if it had not chosen such an obvious surface to land on.
Pandora Sphinx Moth
The Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus) is a decent size moth, growing to a wingspan of up to about 3¼ to 4½ inches. They mostly fly around at dusk, which is the time of day I found him (the late day shadows added an obstacle to capturing its striking color)
Asides from the exotic name, the camouflage-like colors would have hidden this gem of a specimen if it had not chosen such an obvious surface to land on.