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Two South African caterpillars (1 Viewer)

Dave Kennedy

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These two were found in my garden - any offers on I.D.?

Thank you,
Dave Kennedy
 

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the brown, non-hairy one is possibly Acherontia atropos (Death's-head Hawkmoth), if not then definitely in the tribe Acherontini (Sphingidae, Sphinginae) - as the knobbly tail (= caudal horn) is diagnostic of this tribe.

the hairy one is probably a lappet moth of some description (family Lasiocampidae).

cheers, Roger.
 
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