Hippotion scrofa
Coprosma Hawk Moth at Melba, ACT
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| Hippotion scrofa | ibaird | 22 Feb 2021 | |
| Hippotion scrofa | Bron | 22 Feb 2021 |
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2 comments
22 Feb 2021
Underwing pattern is consistent with H. scrofa..A dorsal view looking from above at the forewings always helps in quickly distinguishing Hippotion genera species.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.053111-35.208934
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 10 Feb 2021 09:37 AM Recorded on
- Bron Recorded by
- 50mm or larger Animal size
Collections
- Bron Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Hippotion scrofa Hawk moths (Sphingidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Hippotion scrofa Scientific name
- Coprosma Hawk Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1676.2m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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