Hippotion scrofa

15 Coprosma Hawk Moth at Tharwa, ACT

Hippotion scrofa at Tharwa, ACT - 5 Feb 2021
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Hippotion scrofa 5 Feb 2021 ibaird
Hippotion scrofa 5 Feb 2021 JohnBundock

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michaelb wrote:
   6 Feb 2021
Great action shot John. Good to see that the native insects can take advantage of the abundance of weeds.
ibaird wrote:
   6 Feb 2021
Yes, there have been many more postings of this species particularly (and Hawk moths collectively) in the ACT this year. Likely due to the very moist summer this year.

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  • 5 Feb 2021 03:42 PM Recorded on
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