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Pale striated hawkmoth ♂

Sphinx boerhaviae Fabricius

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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful hawk moth.

Reference Links:

Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic - Hippotion boerhaviae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Nidhin Basheer
Almost similar to Swinhoe's striated hawkmoth as well http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/h_ros.htm Had to go with Pale striated hawkmoth. Expert opinion is much appreciated.

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PublishedDecember 29, 2015

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