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Hippotion celerio
With a wingspan of about 6 cm. 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 to pinkish over other parts of the wing. It is crossed by a black bar and black veins.
Spotted on a house gate (urban area)
Spotted on Jul 22, 2013
Submitted on Jul 27, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you Leanne!
Lovely.