Hippotion scrofa

Coprosma Hawk Moth at Belconnen, ACT

Hippotion scrofa at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Hippotion scrofa 13 Feb 2022 ibaird
Hippotion scrofa 13 Feb 2022 donhe
Unidentified 13 Feb 2022 JohnGiacon

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The location is wrong; actually -35.248224, 149.075297. I don't know what is happening with the phone. I have now changed the decimal location above, but don't know if the other versions have changed. The moth had some orange under the wing.

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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 22 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
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Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor - 21 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Emu Creek - 18 Dec 2023 by JohnGiacon

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  • 13 Feb 2022 10:59 AM Recorded on
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