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Duke Ellington

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Can anyone name this moth?
« on: September 19, 2016, 21:19:53 »
I found this one on the garden bench but I've also found a few in my greenhouse. It was about 4cms long and 2cms wide😮

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Re: Can anyone name this moth?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2016, 21:38:54 »
I believe it could be an Eyed hawk moth, in a "i'm trying to sleep" mood. Try gently opening the wing span and take another photo...
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