Very large Noctuid, ID ?

hewi
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Very large Noctuid, ID ? Mar 9, 2012 2:37:20 GMT -8

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Post by hewi on Mar 9, 2012 2:37:20 GMT -8

I'm not able to identify this very large noctuid moth
(wing span 13 cm).
I have neither found in the noctuid volumes of Seitz
nor in Hampson, Catalogue of the Noctuidae.

The specimen is labeled as Phyllodes (definitively wrong) , no other data.

many thanks for your help

Regards,
Manfred

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Chris Grinter Senior Member Posts: 446	Very large Noctuid, ID ? Mar 9, 2012 3:19:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris Grinter on Mar 9, 2012 3:19:56 GMT -8 A specimen of Gloriana ornata
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Very large Noctuid, ID ? Mar 9, 2012 9:13:01 GMT -8

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Post by vwman on Mar 9, 2012 9:13:01 GMT -8

Amazing difference between Manfred's specimen and the reference specimen from Chris's link. It's difficult sometimes when the reference specimen is so faded or vice versa. We tend to key in on the most obvious right away and overlook the details.

Fantastic moth Manfred, reminds me of Castnia diva

hewi Premium Member - 2022 Posts: 206	Very large Noctuid, ID ? Mar 9, 2012 9:29:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hewi on Mar 9, 2012 9:29:01 GMT -8 Many thanks for helping !!! It is stunning that a species described as early as 1882 is not listed neither in Seitz nor in Hampson ! Manfred

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