Rothschildia hesperus
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(Linnaeus, 1758) (Phalaena Bombyx Hesperus)

Rothschildia hesperus (male) courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus male, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus female, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus hatchling, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus early instar, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus fourth instar, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus fifth instar, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

Rothschildia hesperus cocoon instar, Ecuador, courtesy of Leroy Simon

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