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Palm Moth

Photo: @emilianomori · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC

Insects and other invertebrates

Palm Moth

Paysandisia archon

Observations in the area
1
Last sighting
20 September 2026
Category
Insects and other invertebrates
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The species

Paysandisia archon is a moth of the family Castniidae. It is native to Uruguay and central Argentina and has been accidentally introduced to Europe, where it is spreading rapidly. It is considered the only member of the genus Paysandisia.

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Where it has been observed

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