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Hawkmoth - Temnora marginata Hawkmoth, seen during day time, resting next to a dead guava leaf, gives it a good camouflage Geotagged,Hawkmoth,Moth,South Africa,Summer,Temnora marginata,Umkomaas Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hawkmoth - Temnora marginata

Hawkmoth, seen during day time, resting next to a dead guava leaf, gives it a good camouflage

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  1. Almost like twins :) Posted 8 years ago
    1. Damn, I missed the twin! :p Posted 8 years ago

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''Temnora marginata'' is a moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Francis Walker in 1856. It is known from savannah and woodland in eastern and southern Africa.

The length of the forewings is 21–23 mm. The forewing outer margin is even, excavate below the apex and above the tornus and convex between. The forewing upperside ground colour is dark brown with purple overtones. The hindwings are dark orange brown, with an inconspicuous brown marginal band.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 23, 2016. Captured Mar 10, 2014 22:14 in Shepstone St, Umkomaas, 4170, South Africa.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm