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Oleander Hawk-moth caterpillar

Daphnis nerii

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

Sometimes you spot the poo first and then find the culprit after, as I did in this instance

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7606769 - Oleander Hawk-moth

Reference Links:

Daphnis nerii

Species ID Suggestions

Oleander Hawk-moth

Daphnis nerii

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starleaf
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Comments (9)
Vic
OH beautifull Blue eyes :-) he is stunning!! gr8t series of pic's
VivBraznell
Thank you for the ident StarLeaf. Yes they absolutely love the two plants that you mention. I don't mind them chomping away on the Periwinkle as it grows like a weed here but not so thrilled about them decimating the Adenium as I only have 1. I have only once spotted an Oleander Hawk-moth in my garden, must add it as a spotting.
starleaf
This particular type of caterpillar has stumped me for months until I found out it's actually an Oleander Hawk Moth in the making. I've seen them denuding Madagascar periwinkle plants as well as Adeniums; and I let them. The caterpillar would eventually turned dark before it moved on to the next stage.
VianneyTedjamulia
Wow, alien-looking caterpillar, especially if we look the 2nd and the 3rd photos. Nice...

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PublishedDecember 10, 2011

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