Hippotion celerio

2 Vine Hawk Moth at O'Connor, ACT

Hippotion celerio at O'Connor, ACT - 30 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Hippotion celerio 31 Jan 2021 donhe
Hippotion celerio 31 Jan 2021 ibaird

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User's notes

Attracted to UV light at night(50 w Gecko).

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ibaird wrote:
   31 Jan 2021
This specimen was large, the forewing costa measuring 4 cm from its base to the wing tip. These moths appear to be crepuscular, flying at the warm dusk and in the early morning, then resting quietly as the temperatures cool. Flying past your ears your hear a distinct humming sound.
Bron wrote:
   31 Jan 2021
Lovely!

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 30 Jan 2021 08:22 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by

Additional information

  • 50mm or larger Animal size

Species information

  • Hippotion celerio Scientific name
  • Vine Hawk Moth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1658.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Elpenor phoenix

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