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Hi Bugman -
Thanks for the ID of the Leaf-footed Bug and skipper from Panama. I noticed the Rothschildia from Argentina – here’s one from my trip to Panama that I decided, perhaps incorrectly, was a Rothschildia lebeau – is this correct? It was huge, a 7 inch wing span. Thank you,
Allison
Hi Allison,
Sadly, we do not know how to differentiate the different species of Rothschildia from one another. We will have to stop in agreeing that Rothschildia is the correct genus. Maybe one day someone will correctly identify the species as well as provide the correct ranges.
Update: (03/21/2008)
Daniel,
Regarding the two Rothschilida … the one from Panama is R. triloba; the one from Jujuy, Argentina is Rothschildia maurus. I am happy to help with any Saturniidae identifications. Is there any way you can put me in contact with either of these two photographers??
Bill Oehlke
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