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Oleander Hawk Moth

Daphnis Nerii

Photo by KishorePawar
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

On 6th september i found the brownish mature of oleander moth larva on the road while walking in garden. I kept it into a bottle containning loose soil n bark of guava tree.On 23rd of september night a beautiful moth imerged from the pupa.

Habitat:

Larva found feeding on Oleander and Chandni leaves and flower buds.

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Comments (3)
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It is great to see these creatures that are totally new to me. Thanks!
KishorePawar
thanxs... i m a botanist presently got interest in birds butterflies n moth..
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What a fantastic photo series. Beautiful moth and caterpillar too... Well done, KishorePawar!
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2011

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