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Hawkmoth

Nephele rosae

Photo by MudWiggle
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Field Notes

Description:

quite large moth about 5cm long body, beautiful dark olive green furry body and wings, with brown and white contrasting pattern. Large eyes, short stout antennae (one was missing) seems to have only four legs?

Habitat:

Seen on the front porch at night under the light... urban surroundings. Have also seen these in the bush and around buildings during the early mornings or evenings.

Reference Links:

Nephele rosae, Nephele rosae African Moths

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