Can a Moth be Cute? This one is.

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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