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Oleander Hawk-moth - Male

Daphnis nerii

Photo by Arun
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Field Notes

Description:

Ref : http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/d_ner.htm

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Daphnis nerii

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Comments (11)
Arun
@pamsai ! .. sure ...
Arun
Thank you KrantiAzad !!
pamsai
Hehehe Arun... maybe our 2 moths should get together!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
You're welcome Arun :) In keeping with the PN community spirit of continuous learning AND knowledge sharing :)
Arun
A new Lesson .. Thanks a lot for the information and the effort you shown. @AgnesAdiqueTalavera !!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
At the tip of the abdomen. Females have 2 dark green patches, 1 on each side; while males have 3 dark green patches (1 at each side and 1 at the middle) - http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/d_ner.htm http://www.bugnation.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=52173
Arun
Thank you AgnesAdiqueTalavera !! how you Identifying male and female ??
Arun
Thanks a lot for your kind words Hemma !!
HemaShah
Beautiful moth,Arun! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

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