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Yam Hawk Moth

Theretra nessus

Description:

The Yam Hawk Moth (Theretra nessus) is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found in Sri Lanka, India (including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands), Nepal, Burma, Thailand, southern China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, northern Australia and New Caledonia. It is a recent immigrant in Oahu.

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NuwanChathuranga
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NuwanChathuranga

Alawwa, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jun 20, 2013
Submitted on Jun 23, 2013

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