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Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Daphnis nerii
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. It is one of the most beautiful butterfly-like patterned moths on Earth.
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I spotted this on the wall of the guesthouse at Baobeng Fiema monkey sanctuary. thanks to Latimeria and others for helping with ID
Lat: 6.69, Long: -1.62
Spotted on Dec 20, 2003
Submitted on Apr 22, 2011
162 Comments (1–25)
Thanks Landmark and Dana. I can't believe this spotting passed the 300 favorites mark! Thanks so much to everyone who has favorited this.
It's an absolutely beauty!
superb, dandoucette!
Nope, didn't change anything. I just used the flash that's all, it really looked like this.
Did you change anything on your camera? usually hey have a green brown color with a hint of purple ...
Thanks Petrice and Ajwerko.
Wow! Beautiful color!
Very pretty very different never seen anything like it before want to know more about it
Thanks Andrea, Backyard and injica!
Wonderful!
just gorgeous
Absolutely stunning. This definitely has the WOW factor. Good spotting!
Okay, thanks Jake. I love this moth too. I travel a lot and can't believe I have only seen it once.
Every time I see this moth I am in awe! I think it is a male due to the three spots on the abdomen, but I'm not sure on that.
Thank you Punkus. I remember the wingspan being about 2.5".
Now that is PURPLE! What a beautiful Moth. How large are they?
Thanks Nature lover!
OMG!! Amazing picture!!
Thanks Scott.
nice.
Thanks ian.
Excellent! I'd like to see one of these one day.
Wow, coming from the moth-er herself, that is big praise! Thanks Carol!
This is probably my favorite moth ever!
Thanks Sabriel and Telse!