
Oleander Hawk Moth
Experience the colorful dance of nature’s speedy pollinator!

The Basics
Scientific Name
Daphnis nerii
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location
Africa
Average size
4 to 5 inches wingspan
diet
Nectar from flowers
lifespan
10 to 30 days
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Overview
The Oleander Hawk Moth is a dazzling insect that can be found in Africa. With a wingspan of 10 to 12.5 centimeters (4 to 5 inches), this moth knows how to flaunt its fabulous size!
Belonging to the Lepidoptera order, the Oleander Hawk Moth enjoys a diet of sweet nectar from flowers. It plays a fun role as a pollinator, helping plants grow while it snacks!
This moth has a lifespan of about 10 to 30 days, which may seem short, but it makes the most of its time fluttering around gardens and enjoying the sunshine. Talk about living life in the fast lane!
The Oleander Hawk Moth features beautiful green wings with striking brown and pink patterns. Its coloration helps it blend into the vibrant environment of flowers and leaves, giving it a stylish disguise.
Amazing facts abound! Oleander Hawk Moths can fly incredibly fast and even hover in one place, just like a hummingbird! They certainly know how to steal the show during a garden party.
This moth's larvae, also known as caterpillars, eat leaves, particularly from the oleander shrub. They munch away until they are ready to transform into beautiful adult moths.
So if you ever spot an Oleander Hawk Moth, take a moment to appreciate this amazing insect! It brings color and life to our world with its fluttering wings and sweet tooth!
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