Hyles dahlii Smoky Spurge Hawk-moth

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Sphingidae. First named by Geyer in 1828

Colour: The forewings are dark olive green/brown with a cream bar and grey outer margin. The hindwings are pink, with black and white edges. Abdomen is dark olive green with black patch and cream stripes.

Size: Wingspan 60-75 mm

Comments & Applications:  This is an rare collectable hawkmoth closely related to Hyles euphorbiae existing in many isolated populations which have developed into distinct subspecies. It is found on Corsica, Sardinia and the Balearic Islands and commonly known as the Smoky Spurge Hawkmoth. A moth for the artisan collector or high end framing art/design sector.

NOTE: Our stocks of this species are captive bred.

Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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