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Coprosma Hawk Moth (Hippotion scrofa) A very smooth and sleek moth. Not many Sphingidae live in the colder latitudes of Australia but this is one of them. Wingspan of about 70mm. Beautiful yet subtle tones of grey, olive, lilac on dorsal view. Very bright red in the centre of hind wings. Tidy cream trim around the front areas. <br /> Attracted to night lights at the local school. Resting on a darker part of the brick wall. <br /> Fairly omnivorous with the larvae feed on Epilobium, Coprosma repens, Ipomoea and Fuchsia. Apparently they really like the NZ species (introduced here) or Coprosma Australia,Geotagged,Hippotion scrofa,Moth,Spring,sphingidae Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Coprosma Hawk Moth (Hippotion scrofa)

A very smooth and sleek moth. Not many Sphingidae live in the colder latitudes of Australia but this is one of them. Wingspan of about 70mm. Beautiful yet subtle tones of grey, olive, lilac on dorsal view. Very bright red in the centre of hind wings. Tidy cream trim around the front areas.
Attracted to night lights at the local school. Resting on a darker part of the brick wall.
Fairly omnivorous with the larvae feed on Epilobium, Coprosma repens, Ipomoea and Fuchsia. Apparently they really like the NZ species (introduced here) or Coprosma

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The Coprosma Hawk Moth

''Hippotion scrofa'' is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found in Australia, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 23, 2016. Captured Dec 3, 2013 00:40 in 2 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 9.16mm