South African Photographs: Arrow Sphinx Moth (Lophostethus dumolinii)

Monday, April 7, 2014

Family Sphingidae

A very large moth with a wingspan of 140mm and an unmistakable arrow mark on its wing.

Found in the northern regions and along the east coast as far down as KwaZulu Natal.

Gaelyn said...: That arrow marking is remarkable.; April 7, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Rhodesia said...: That is beautiful and I love that perfect arrow. Bet you are missing Gaelyn :) Have a good week Diane; April 9, 2014 at 12:43 PM
SAPhotographs (Joan) said...: I am missing her Diane. I have no one to wake up in the mornings at 05:30am or to make coffee for! :); April 9, 2014 at 6:47 PM
Unknown said...: I've got lovely photos of the Arrow Sphinx...how can I share it?And also need an ID on another moth?; January 28, 2018 at 10:16 PM