Hippotion scrofa

2 Coprosma Hawk Moth at Namadgi National Park

Hippotion scrofa at Namadgi National Park - 11 Mar 2024
Hippotion scrofa at Namadgi National Park - 11 Mar 2024
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Hippotion scrofa 9 Apr 2024 donhe
Hippotion scrofa 9 Apr 2024 RAllen

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3 comments

donhe wrote:
   9 Apr 2024
Wow, what a shot !
HelenCross wrote:
   9 Apr 2024
Great shot - like a bird!
RAllen wrote:
   9 Apr 2024
Their movement is remarkably akin to a hummingbird.

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  • 11 Mar 2024 12:58 PM Recorded on
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