Psilogramma casuarinae
Privet Hawk Moth at Braddon, ACT
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| Psilogramma casuarinae | WendyEM | 25 Jan 2026 | |
| Psilogramma casuarinae | DianneClarke | 24 Jan 2026 | |
| Unverified | KMcCue | 24 Jan 2026 |
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The photo was taken by Mariana Rollgejser.
The moth is so big but I still couldn't find it in the book or on line..
3 comments
26 Jan 2026
Or Moths of Victoria Part 1 2nd Edition by Peter Marriott Publ. Entomological Society of Victoria 2012 p. 34-5 plus 2 CD (maybe now USB card) pages
26 Jan 2026
Many thanks for the references. I leafed through 'Moths in the ACT' but assuming it would be prominent missed it on page 211.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.134611-35.278332
- Maps City Renewal Authority Area
- Places Braddon, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 24 Jan 2026 08:23 AM Recorded on
- KMcCue Recorded by
- Light pole Associated plant
- 50mm or larger Animal size
Collections
- KMcCue NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Psilogramma casuarinae Hawk moths (Sphingidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Psilogramma casuarinae Scientific name
- Privet Hawk Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 772.6m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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