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Sundowner Moth

Sphingomorpha chlorea

Description:

Wingspan about 30 mm; two owl-like eyes on wings. It had big eyes. Its antennae not very conspicuous.

Habitat:

Came into the house from the garden

Notes:

Nocturnal. Came into the house. Attracted to light. See www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10302496

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Sundowner Moth
Sphingomorpha chlorea Sphingomorpha chlorea African Moths


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3 Comments

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago

It's a pleasure!

Ietermagog
Ietermagog 11 years ago

Thanks Johan, this was most helpful with ID!

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago
Ietermagog
Spotted by
Ietermagog

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 20, 2013
Submitted on Jan 20, 2013

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