Can a Moth be Cute? This one is.

mostly.nature (59) in nature • 8 years ago

It's the Vine Hawk-moth (Hippotion celerio)

Looks more like a pup than a moth :-)

Sphingidae Hippotion celerio Round Hill Tas n3 20170316

I think he wants me to scratch his head :-)

Sphingidae Hippotion celerio Round Hill Tas n4 20170316

It's a friendly little thing too :-)

Sphingidae Hippotion celerio Round Hill Tas n1 20170316

This moth is found from Southern Europe, through Africa,, Central and Southern Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It has a wing span of span 6 cm. The adult moth is a nectar feeder but the caterpillars are considered pests of crops such as grapes; hence the name Vine Hawk-moth. Another name for it is the Silver-striped Hawk-moth. Like other moths in the Sphingidae family it has narow wings and is a fast flier.

Sphingidae Hippotion celerio Round Hill Tas n2 20170316

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lighteye (71) · 8 years ago

Can a God's creature be ugly just because it loves nibbling our clothes? 😊 Good job you did @mostly.nature, upvoted

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mostly.nature (59) · 8 years ago

I agree with you. I've been photographing moths for years. ☺ Thanks for visiting.

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fraenk (62) · 8 years ago

adorable indeed.

not the creepy kind of fellow that hatched in my garden the other day

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mostly.nature (59) · 8 years ago

Send the creepy one over here. I love 'em all ☺ Thanks for visiting.

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photo-trail (65) · 8 years ago

A Sympathy for the Moth… What are the Rolling Stones doing? 😊 Excellent job, @mostly.nature, upvoted, resteemed, followed & DPS.

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