Hawk moths (Sphingidae)


Hawk moths (Sphingidae)

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donhe wrote:
Yesterday
The head pattern and diagonal stripe appear to be at variance with a D. solomonensis larva. But late instar Erebus terminitincta has a diagonal stripe and a tail wart, although the general pattern does not match this specimen.

Sphingidae
donhe wrote:
Yesterday
Max is of the opinion that it is not Sphingidae.

Sphingidae
WendyEM wrote:
28 Jul 2025
I am not sure it is Sphingidae. Nearly all of them have single 'tails' and the anal claspers tend to look different - more under the body, not sticking out backwards. Not found an alternative ID but in a couple of references my eye was drawn to this species. It IS NOT IT but has many similar features
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/ereb/solomonensis.html

Sphingidae
donhe wrote:
28 Jul 2025
Waiting to hear from Max Moulds

Sphingidae
ibaird wrote:
28 Jul 2025
A Hawk moth larvae?

Sphingidae
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