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Hawkmoth - Neogurelca hyas This Hawkmoth - Neogurelca hyas is small in size, around 3 cm. Albay,Fall,Geotagged,Hawkmoth,Moth,Neogurelca hyas,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Hawkmoth - Neogurelca hyas

This Hawkmoth - Neogurelca hyas is small in size, around 3 cm.

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''Neogurelca hyas'' is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from India, Nepal, Myanmar, central and southern China, Taiwan, southern Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia , Indonesia and the Philippines.

The wingspan is 34–40 mm. It is a crepuscular species which visits flowers, such as ''Duranta erecta'' in Hong Kong, before it is fully dark.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on ''Paederia scandens'' and ''Serissa foetida'' in southern China, ''Paederia foetida''.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Oct 1, 2017. Captured Sep 27, 2017 22:45 in Unnamed Road, Ligao, Albay, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm