Stunned at the beauty and size of this moth on the lavendula. Last saw a Death’s Head Hawkmoth in 2017. This one was easily visible from the path, but quite impossible to see from above (4th pic). Last pic showing the caterpillar eating the leaves.
Makgadikgadi Saline Grassland (palm savanna)
Makgadikgadi Saline Grassland (palm savanna)
It has tiny beauty light purplish petals with a white in the middle
It has thorns and beautiful white flowers
I dont know how to describe it
Stunned at the beauty and size of this moth on the lavendula. Last saw a Death’s Head Hawkmoth in 2017. This one was easily visible from the path, but quite impossible to see from above (4th pic). Last pic showing the caterpillar eating the leaves.