Hippotion scrofa

Coprosma Hawk Moth at Higgins, ACT

Hippotion scrofa at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2021
Hippotion scrofa at Higgins, ACT - 6 Jan 2021
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Hippotion scrofa 15 Jan 2021 ibaird
Hippotion scrofa 15 Jan 2021 AlisonMilton

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Photo 2 shows that it has lost one of the inner wings. Since it was clearly exposed on my deck and unsure whether it could fly I moved it to a location more hidden from predatory sparrows and other birds. Was still there in the evening but gone by the next morning.

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ibaird wrote:
   15 Jan 2021
Reminds us these moths live short precarious lives as adults.

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