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Pupating Oleander Hawk Moth (Day 14)

Daphnis nerii

Photo by pamsai
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

1 & 2 Ventral view of pre-emergent pupa, with dark, symmetrical markings clearly visible at the wing cases.
On day 16, the markings of the wings are quite visible under the pupal case. From now on I had better be vigilant if I want to observe the moth emerging.

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