The oleander hawk moth or Oleander Sphinx Moth (Daphnis nerii) is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae (Hawk-Moth or Sphinx Moth). It's considered one of the most beautiful patterned moths. It's a wing span of about 90--110mm. It's found in South Europe, in the Tropics and Subtropics of Africa and Asia but also in East Europe and in the North of the Alps as a guest. The adult feed on the nectar of a variety of flowers.The caterpillars feed on oleander (Nerium oleander) leaves and other plants in the family Apocynaceae.
Oleander Hawk Moth
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Wow this is amazing bug, and photo captures to follow. Anna :)
those pictures changed my mind about moths, the camouflage on that moth is unreal
Thanks Anna and Evan for your visit and comments.
Hello!
Your photography is wonderful! I am a fashion designer and I was wondering if you could send me picture of the oleander hawk moth. I am using the moth wing pattern in my up coming collection. Your help would be wonderful! My email is kristineissler52@gmail.com
-Kristin Eissler
Thanks Kristin Eissler for the visit and appreciation. I will check my collection and will send you the pictures in maximum available size as soon as possible.
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