Hippotion rosetta

A Hawk moth at Wellington Point, QLD

Hippotion rosetta at Wellington Point, QLD - 26 Aug 2023
Hippotion rosetta at Wellington Point, QLD - 26 Aug 2023
Hippotion rosetta at Wellington Point, QLD - 26 Aug 2023
Hippotion rosetta at Wellington Point, QLD - 26 Aug 2023
Hippotion rosetta at Wellington Point, QLD - 26 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Hippotion rosetta 29 Aug 2023 donhe
Hippotion rosetta 28 Aug 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 28 Aug 2023 TimL

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Additional close-up detail to sighting 4506157 to help with identification. The first image is a close-up of the underside. The second image provides some detail of the wing scales and shows the trailing edge of the wing to have a double layer of scales. The third image shows deterioration of one eye with what appears to be a surface membrane peeling away. The fourth image provides detail of the leg scales and the fifth image shows a close-up of an antenna including its tip.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 Aug 2023 05:02 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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