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  1. nico80

    nico80 New Seed

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    Hi everyone!

    Would someone be so kind as to identify this moth for me?
    The photo was shot in the South of France, in a relatively swampy area.

    Thanks
    nico

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    nico80, May 3, 2009
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  2. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    It looks like one of the Emperor Moth sorts. I have seen several variations, but I can't be 100% sure about the one that you have pictured here.
     
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    Thanks for the reply!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Sjoerd is right with his ID. Your moth is a (male I think) Emperor Moth - Saturnia pavonia. :-D
     
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