For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Sundowner Moth (Sphingomorpha chlorea)

Family Noctuidae
 These are large moths resembling a drab hawk moth.
 The adults are attracted to the smell of over-ripe fruit, beer and sherry
 Larvae are gregarious and feed on Acacia and Marula trees.
 Sundowner Moths fly at night and are attracted to lights.