KS049 Macroglossum glaucoptera

Sphingidae Macroglossinae. Wingspan: 52mm.

This moth, together with a number of others were seen feeding around a bed of Lantana australis outside our friend, Madeline's chalet at dawn and dusk. However, they were always fast moving and very difficult to get near. One morning, Madeline called in with one that she had managed to capture using a large plastic jar alone, a triumph of patience.