A widespread moth species in South Asia, Amplypterus panopus is easily identified with the sufficient references found in the Internet. May be mistaken as A. mansoni except that this species is more colorful as you can see. Hindwings show bright pink patches. The central body of this hawk moth is nearly 5cm long, Wingspan: 130--168mm. Less timid towards human compared to other moths.
Forests of Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia.
One of the interesting larger moths that is found in Kundasang. All these photographs except the last one is taken by my dad. I spotted it at night but my father took photographs of it it the morning in the same area. >>>Map accuracy : 10m diameter.
Lat: 5.96, Long: 116.60
Spotted on Dec 13, 2009
Submitted on Sep 16, 2012
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