Hawk moths (Sphingidae)
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Discussion
ibaird
wrote:
22 Mar 2025
Looking at Figures 71 and 72 on page 74 of ' Hawkmoths of Australia' Moulds et al. (CSIRO, Melbourne) which compares the spurs on the forelegs of C. australis and C. cunninghami. I'm not sure I can personally plump for one species over the other based on the first image (enhanced or otherwise). Although I think if I had to choose I'd go for C. australis given I'm not sure I can see a second spur on the foreleg which corresponds with C. cunninghami. I'll defer to donhe on this one!
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ibaird
wrote:
22 Mar 2025
OK. thanks TimL. I agree then, it's likely a Cephonodes (genus) species. but determining which one may be a challenge.
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TimL
wrote:
22 Mar 2025
I've reworked the original images and uploaded them at higher definition and contrast under sighting 4655121. Hope this helps. Tim
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