Image: Privet hawk moth (side view)

Privet hawk moth (side view)

Side view of the Privet Hawk moth

Photographer:
Eric Foster
Rights:
© Eric Foster
Common name:
Privet Hawk moth
Scientific name:
Psilogramma menephron
Family:
Sphingidae
Order:
Lepidoptera
Location:
Portland, near Bathurst, NSW
Date taken:
15 February 2011

Additional information

The Privet Hawk Moth is a large, dull grey moth whose green caterpillars feed on Privet. The wingspan can reach 12cm.

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