Big moth in Pasir Ris mangroves

**budak** · 25-Jan-2010, 12:42 AM

Found this camouflaged moth on a tree trunk at Pasir Ris. Superficial length from head to folded wing tip about 7 cm. Any leads on ID?

**vespa_bicolor** · 25-Jan-2010, 02:54 AM

Looks like a rather worn individual of a death's head hawkmoth (Acherontia sp.).

**butterfly_effect** · 25-Jan-2010, 07:37 AM

yup it does. If it isnt, it definitely belongs to the sphinx or hawkmoth family.

**budak** · 25-Jan-2010, 10:10 AM

thanks! Found this poster by Dr Leong Tzi Ming of local hawk moths: http://www.butterfly-insect.com/alcs...-Singapore.pdf

It seems closest to Acherontia lachesis.

Ellen, the other moth-related proceedings might interest you too: http://butterfly-insect.com/alcs2008...oceedings.html

**butterfly_effect** · 25-Jan-2010, 12:54 PM

wow thanks. Bursting with info!

**atronox** · 27-Jan-2010, 08:57 PM

Either Acherontia lachesis or A. atropos

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