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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
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I disturbed this large moth while watering. When resting it does an impressive imitation of wilted leaves. Probably about 9cms from nose to tail.
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Kat,
That would have to be an oleander hawk-moth; wonderful moth.
Mike
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Thanks Mike, I thought I'd attached a photo but it seems not. I'll try again.
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Yes, that's the one, Kat; wonderful // Mike
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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.
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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
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Incredible. I love the Praying Mantis!