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Oleander Hawkmoth, a.k.a. Daphnis nerii
Should be called the Camo Moth, simply because it could hide anywhere with the perfect camo desguise.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2011
Submitted on Dec 22, 2011
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Thanks for the welcome KarenL!! :D
This could go in the Mimetic Animals of the World mission; it's camoflage is so perfect for sitting among leaves.
Gorgeous!
Welcome to Project Noah Brandy!
It is actually a Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus), Daphnis nerii is the look-alike from the Old World.