Theretra oldenlandiae -(Sphingidae caterpillar Biak island)

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Theretra oldenlandiae -(Sphingidae caterpillar Biak island) Dec 13, 2014 14:25:35 GMT

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Hello

I took the picture of this splendid Sphingidae caterpillar in Biak island (West Papua) in August 2009.

Any Sphingid specialists, could help me identify it ?

Thanks a lot

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Last Edit: Dec 29, 2014 9:38:54 GMT by wollastoni

wollastoni Moderator Posts: 2,712 Country: France	Theretra oldenlandiae -(Sphingidae caterpillar Biak island) Dec 20, 2014 11:48:28 GMT via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wollastoni on Dec 20, 2014 11:48:28 GMT I think I have found the answer on the Papua Insect Foundation website, it seems to be Theretra oldenlandiae. No idea if it is common or rare.
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Adam Cotton Moderator Posts: 2,885 Country: Thailand	Theretra oldenlandiae -(Sphingidae caterpillar Biak island) Dec 20, 2014 18:18:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 20, 2014 18:18:27 GMT We have that species here in Chiang Mai too. It's not exactly rare, but not the commonest either. Adam.