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WTB? Down UnderWhat is this Queensland Moth?
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Hey there bugman!
I found this dude in the collar of one of my tee shirts that I had on the line today, and he gave me a little freight since I’ve not seen a moth as big as he is before. However, after my initial shock I decided to get him identified by you. After he’d had enough of the photo shoot he took off, possibly to find another collar to sleep in. He was about the size of my thumb and very fuzzy.
thanks bugman
Pseudo
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Convolvulvus Hawk Moth
Dear Pseudo,
We quickly located your moth on the Brisbane Insects Website and it is a Convolvulvus Hawk Moth, Agrius convolvuli. We located much information on the species, including another website that indicates has a large range and migrates freely in Europe, Asia and Africa as well as Australia. More information and photos can be found on the Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic website.
Convolvulvus Hawk Moth
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