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Oleander Hawkmoth

Oleander Hawkmoth, a.k.a. Daphnis nerii

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Field Notes

Description:

Should be called the Camo Moth, simply because it could hide anywhere with the perfect camo desguise.

Reference Links:

Daphnis nerii, Image Search Results for Oleander Hawkmoth

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Comments (4)
Ava T-B
This could go in the Mimetic Animals of the World mission; it's camoflage is so perfect for sitting among leaves.
KarenL
Gorgeous! Welcome to Project Noah Brandy!
kcmatt
It is actually a Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus), Daphnis nerii is the look-alike from the Old World.

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PublishedDecember 22, 2011

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