Sphingomorpha chlorea
As with the English common name, one of the Sundowner Moth’s Afrikaans names, “Biermot” (Beer moth), refers to their attraction to alcoholic drinks – they’re naturally very fond of fermented fruit. Due to their habit of piercing fruit, it is considered a pest in orchards. They occur over most of South Africa, with the exception of the fynbos -areas in the Western Cape and the arid West Coast, and is especially common in forest and savanna habitats. This is a large moth, with a wingspan of between 6 and 8cm. The larvae feed on the leaves of a very wide range of plants.
Sundowner Moth
Sundowner Moth
Sundowner Moth
Sundowner Moth
Sundowner Moth
DeWetsWild 
Great common name and nice wing markings!
And you should see them flying like a fighter jet, Siobhan!
Ek wonder nou of hulle ook na die bier glas of bier bottel toe sal kom 😄.
Sal n interessante eksperiment wees, Corna!
Good looking moth, your header photo is especially striking.
Thank you very much, Brian!
I like the name Biermot.
Gave me a good chuckle, Anne. Could be a nice euphemism to use for people that like their beer a little too much…
Amazing photo!
Thank you, Anne!