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Latreille's Hawk Moth

Theretra latreillii

About

A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings bearing a distinctive pale stripe. It is common in eastern Australia where its caterpillars feed on grape and ornamental vines.

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Did You Know?

In Australia, this moth is commonly known as the 'grapevine hawk moth' and is one of the most frequently encountered sphingids in suburban Sydney.