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Verdant Sphinx Moth

Daphnis hypothous

About

A large and beautiful hawk moth with green forewings marked with dark olive patches. It is widespread across tropical Asia and is closely related to the oleander hawk moth.

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Did You Know?

Daphnis hypothous caterpillars bear a remarkable eyespot on the thorax that makes them resemble a small green snake when they rear up in a defensive posture.