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Impatiens Hawk Moth

Theretra oldenlandiae

Photo by LeanneGardner
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan at rest was 3-4cm.

Habitat:

Found this beauty at work. There have been many Hawk Moths around recently.

Reference Links:

Theretra oldenlandiae

Species ID Suggestions

Impatiens Hawk Moth

Theretra oldenlendiae
Tristan Pragnell
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Comments (7)
LeanneGardner
Thanks venusflytrap2000 & thank you for the ID tp91395. I'd love to do that too!
LeanneGardner
Thank you mauna Kunzah. I hope you can spot one soon. I think I love just about every moth I see! :)
mauna Kunzah
Great spotting, Leanne. Wish I could see a moth like this!

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Central Queensland Wildlife
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014

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