Monday, April 7, 2014

Arrow Sphinx Moth (Lophostethus dumolinii)

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.


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4 comments:

  1. GaelynApril 7, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    That arrow marking is remarkable.

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  2. RhodesiaApril 9, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    That is beautiful and I love that perfect arrow. Bet you are missing Gaelyn :) Have a good week Diane

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  3. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 9, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    I am missing her Diane. I have no one to wake up in the mornings at 05:30am or to make coffee for! :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    I've got lovely photos of the Arrow Sphinx...how can I share it?And also need an ID on another moth?

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