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Oleander Hawk Moth

Daphnis nerii

Photo by Lani
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Description:

Daphnis nerii is a large hawk-moth found in wide areas of Africa and Asia. It is a migratory species, flying to parts of eastern and southern Europe during the summer. Daphnis nerii (Oleander Sphinx Moth or Oleander Hawk-Moth) is one of the most beautiful butterfly-like patterned moths on Earth.

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Comments (12)
Lani
Hi Leana! I just joined and I've included it in the mission. :)
Leana Lahom-Cristobal
Hi Lani! We would love to have this beautiful hawk moth on the "Moths in the Philippines" mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15913873. Please join. Thanks!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Hi Lani. Kindly transfer this beautiful hawk moth spotting from Butterflies mission to Leana's Moths in the Philippines mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/15913873. Thanks!
EmilieBalcar
What a fantastic photo, my favorite.Stunning green color.Well done.
Lani
thank you, Gerardo

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PublishedFebruary 8, 2012

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