I saw this in Mulu recently, and was fascinated by it. I have been a bit iffy what it was, but it seems to be some kind of Sphingidae. Anyone have an idea of what species it is? I was especially fascinated how it was constantly moving the hairy hind legs.
Why do you think it's Sphingidae?
What are the wings like?
NU.
student of entomology
Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
Olympus microscope and objectives
I found some pics of Cephonodes that had a similar appearence, so I assumed they at least belong to the same family. This is what the wings looks like.
I like this 2nd image.
I am now convinced that the moth is Family: Sesiidae
NU.
student of entomology
Quote – Holmes on ‘Entomology’
” I suppose you are an entomologist ? “
” Not quite so ambitious as that, sir. I should like to put my eyes on the individual entitled to that name.
No man can be truly called an entomologist,
sir; the subject is too vast for any single human intelligence to grasp.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
The Poet at the Breakfast Table.
Nikon camera, lenses and objectives
Olympus microscope and objectives
