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Emerald moth - Iain H Leach

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  • Emperor moth (male) - Adam Gor

    Emperor Moth

    Saturnia pavonia
  • Humming-bird Hawk-moth - Graeham Mounteney

    Humming-bird Hawk-moth

    Macroglossum stellatarum
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    Old Lady

    Mormo maura
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