Can you identify this moth

-weasel-, Feb 26, 2:08am

Catocala residua!

eurika, Feb 26, 2:13am

I dont think so -weasel- as that moth is found in mid east America. this photo was taken today in Putaruru. It is simular in size to the puri moth but grey and not green. Thanks for your feedback though.

les6, Feb 26, 5:50am

could be a hawkmoth!they do come in a few varying colours!

deathrockboy, Feb 27, 4:49am

Agrius convolvuli
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/resources/identification/animals/bug-id/what-is-this-bug/bugs-with-legs/6-legs/moths-and-butterflies/kumara-moth

Or related Hawk moth.but i think Agrius convolvuliis the only one which is found in New Zealand.

deathrockboy, Feb 27, 4:50am

http://naturewatch.org.nz/taxa/10161-Agrius-convolvuli

eurika, Mar 29, 2:49pm

Thanks for all replies. I think deathrockboy has hit it on the head as photos of Agrius convolvuli seems a close match.

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