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Gardening in mediterranean climates => Wildlife in the garden (birds, butterflies, and how to attract them) => Topic started by: KatG on October 04, 2016, 04:58:00 PM

Title: Moth
Post by: KatG on October 04, 2016, 04:58:00 PM

I disturbed this large moth while watering. When resting it does an impressive imitation of wilted leaves. Probably about 9cms from nose to tail.

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: MikeHardman on November 03, 2016, 09:43:33 PM

Kat,

That would have to be an oleander hawk-moth; wonderful moth.

Mike

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: KatG on December 04, 2016, 08:07:29 PM

Thanks Mike, I thought I'd attached a photo but it seems not. I'll try again.

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: MikeHardman on December 04, 2016, 08:24:04 PM

Yes, that's the one, Kat; wonderful // Mike

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: KatG on December 06, 2016, 06:00:09 PM

The funny thing is that I saw it land on the wall, but when I went for a closer look all I could see was what I thought was a shrivelled leaf! It was very weird.

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: MikeHardman on December 06, 2016, 09:08:33 PM

I can believe it, Kat!
Some of Nature's camouflage tricks are amazing. Sorry, I've got to share these fantastic examples
- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2071125/Masters-disguise-The-gecko-resembles-leaf-natures-camouflage-experts.html

Mike

Title: Re: Moth
Post by: KatG on December 07, 2016, 02:45:25 PM

Incredible. I love the Praying Mantis!