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Hippotion celerio
Hippotion celerio (Linnaeus, 1758), called the Vine Hawk-Moth or Silver-striped Hawk-Moth, is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found in Africa, Southern Europe, Central, South, and Southeast Asia, and Australia. The body and forewing of the adult moth are green and ochre. They have silvery white dots and streaks, with a silvery band running obliquely on the forewing. The hindwing is red near its lower angle (tornus) to pinkish over other parts of the wing. It is crossed by a black bar and black veins.
Backyard, found on a floor mat by the laundry area.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Jul 22, 2013
3 Comments
Yes, it is Tic :) Thanks!
beautiful hawk moth
Thank you, Leana, Tina, Nuwan, and Adi :)