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Published: 2014-08-23 17:46:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 289; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 3
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Unfortunatley this Moth or Butterfly died few minutes after we found it. I took some picture afterward cause I thought those colours were amazing...Related content
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thanks!!! seems to be an Elephant Hawkmoth... looking up in the net!!!
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Is that a pink geometer moth? I don't know much about them but I think they're rather rare.
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I think it is a Elephant Hawkmoth - Deilephila elpenor - To be honest
with you it is the first time I see a moth of this kind...
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Yes, you are right. It does look like an Elephant Hawkmoth. What a fortunate find by your nephew. Thank you for photographing it.
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thank you for appreciating it... a pretty amazing insect....
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A breathtaking photo. Small life, so beautiful when you can get close enough.
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thank you my Dear!!! My nephew found it, such a beauty!!! and thank you for faving it!!!
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I Hope natural selection keep these colorful butterflies alive for long ! Nice discovery !
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thank you my friend!!! I wish I figured out wether it is a moth or a butterfly.... Honestly I'm not sure... but as you say I hope thise beautiful insects stick around!!! Have a lovely day!!
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That's amazing!! Doesn't really even look real XD
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Thank you!!! I agree those colours are unbelievable!
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You're welcome 
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