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Oleander Hawk-moth

Daphnis nerii

Photo by xsofanand
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found this on my motorcycle early morning. Never had seen such a beautiful moth. I hope someone can help me ID this.

Species ID Suggestions

Oleander Hawk-moth

Daphnis nerii

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annorion
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Oleander Hawk-moth

Daphnis nerii

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Ismael Chaves
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Comments (5)
xsofanand
I think it's a Daphnis hypothous.. Related species to this.. Please correct me if I'm wrong..
Ava T-B
Beautiful first spotting!
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PublishedDecember 21, 2011

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