Oleander Hawk Moth
(Daphnis nerii)
The Oleander Hawk Moth, also known as the army green moth, is an average sized hawk moth belonging to the Sphingidae family. It features lots of patterning and textures on its green wings, and has a wingspan of around 3.5-5 inches.
This drawing was created using many layers of Prismacolor colored pencils. The brilliant green color was a lovely challenge to tackle, and this moth came with lots of natural textures. The wingspan of the drawn insect is around 17 inches.
Drawing
colored pencil on toned paper
2023