The Crepuscular #hawkmoth (Nephele hespera), is well-named - olive-green, with two stark white speckles on the wings, this particular individual was nearly invisible in a little strip of scrub-jungle adjoining #Nagaon beach, in #Maharashtra state, Western #india.

Large, beautiful #moths with powerful flights, Hawkmoths are important to us - #pollinators, they make #food for us even as they feed off a variety of wild and cultivated #flora.

📸 2 APR 2023 (23:49 hrs.)

In the wake of rising temperatures, the #Nagaon district administration of #Assam has issued an order and rescheduled the timing of classes of all educational institutions (govt. and private) from 7-30 am with immediate effect.
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I & II - 29 NOV 2022 (14:42 hrs.) at Govandi East, Eastern #mumbai

III - 24 FEB 2021 at #Powai, #Hiranandani, Central #Mumbai.

IV - Common Pierrot Butterfly 📸 27 OCT 2020, at #Nagaon, #Alibaug district, #Maharashtra, #India.

Common Tree Frog (Polypedates cf. leucomystax), looking for a bite (read: juicy #insects) under a lampshade.

📸 OCT 2021 (21:00 hrs. approx.) at #Nagaon, #Maharashtra, #India.

#frogs #frogstodon #wildlife #amphibians #frogsofmastodon #urbannature #urbanwildlife

The yam hawkmoth (Theretra nessus), is a large, and stunning #hawkmoth, which is found in a wide range of habitats.

Caterpillars feed on yam (among other plants).

Readily comes to light.

Known to fly during early hours of morning, and on cloudy days, during the monsoon season.

📸 15 OCT 2021 (20:00 hrs. approx.) near #Nagaon beach, #Raigad district, #Maharashtra Western #India.

#moth #moths #insects #wildlife #entomology