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Psilogramma menephron
Psilogramma menephron (Cramer, 1780), called the Gray Hawk Moth or Privet Hawk Moth, has a wingspan of 82-138mm, flies in Hawaii, and has an extended range across the Pacific Ocean to Australia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The adult moth has long narrow wings which are a grey-brown colour, with a darker, wavy pattern. The abdomen is grey with a dark dorsal line. The moth typically rests with the tip of the abdomen curled under the body.
Backyard, spotted on the screen of the door.
Spotted on Jan 22, 2013
Submitted on Feb 20, 2013
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