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Oleander Hawk Moth

Daphnis Nerii

Photo by SamanAnsari
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Field Notes

Description:

Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 4 1/2 inches (8.2 - 11.5 cm). (Fairly large in size)

Habitat:

Not reported yet

Notes:

Nurtrition: Nectar from flowers
Was seen on a banana tree leaf after a particularly rainy night in monsoon season.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Oleander Hawk Moth

Daphnis nerii

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Pandora sphinx moth

Eumorpha pandorus
SamanAnsari
0

Comments (6)
Annelies
What a gorgeous creature... Stunning spotting!
Mari-yaInayatt
i saw many chameleons near saif ul maluk !!!! the were like lizards and change their color !!!
SamanAnsari
@Jacob That's interesting, thanks for sharing, I will look it up right away!! And Thank you!
Jacob Gorneau
Eumorpha pandorus is restricted to North America and has not been recorded elsewhere. A close relative, Daphnis nerii, however, is in range, and matches with what you have found. Excellent find!

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Biodiversity Pakistan

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PublishedAugust 12, 2014

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