The hawk-moths form a well-defined group of rather large species, and are usually easily recognised by their size and shape. To British lepidopterists they are among the biggest and most spectacular moths, and even though there are bigger and more colourful species in many other families in the tropics, hawk-moths are still some of the most striking insects. There are about 1050 species the world, with 150 or so in Ecuador.

The gallery below shows most of the species that have been recorded at the Lodge. Click on each photo to see an enlarged picture, the species name, and more information.

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