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zac08
29-Jan-2008, 03:28 AM
Spotted these 2 when I was walking my GF's dog earlier on...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/2226651950_97ecd45e9f_o.jpg

About 8.5cm long

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2226651948_02388c615b_o.jpg

About 7.5cm long

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2226651944_360f4c4f7c_o.jpg

Showing the eye spots when I disturbed the grass.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2226651940_966518a8c5_o.jpg

Host plant : Chiretta (Andrographis paniculata )

Painted Jezebel
29-Jan-2008, 08:42 AM
Hi Michael, these are all hawkmoth cats, so the thread will need to be transferred for Roger to have a go.

hkmoths
29-Jan-2008, 09:04 AM
Please check the genera Hippotion and Theretra at http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/china.htm

cheers,

Roger

zac08
29-Jan-2008, 01:00 PM
Thanks...

I am guessing either Hippotion Rosetta or Theretra Alecto. :hmmm: