Moths of the Amazon & Andes

Moths of the Amazon and Andes

Photographs © Adrian Hoskins ( unless otherwise stated )

An incredible diversity of shapes, patterns and strange resting postures has resulted in moths that in many cases are virtually indiscernible from natural objects such as dead leaves or broken twigs. Other moths look like brightly coloured wasps, or have evolved scary false eye markings to startle birds. These 6 pages of full size images depict some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects on Earth. There is also a page of thumbnail images to help you identify additional species.

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Certima espuma ( Geometridae : Ennominae )

Colla opalifera ( Apatelodidae )

Oospila violacea ( Geometridae : Ennominae )

Polygrammodes elevata ( Pyralidae : Pyraustinae )

Crinodes besckei ( Notodontidae )

Rhudara coralia ( Notodontidae )

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