Moth ID
Sep 8, 2016 19:39:19 #
This big moth is about 3" long. Some sort of Sphinx or hawk moth? Can't seem to find an exact ID.
Sep 8, 2016 22:28:45 #
Sep 8, 2016 22:44:52 #
I believe it's a Giant Sphinx moth -- but it's rare here. It's 3" long, with a wingspan of 7".
Sep 8, 2016 23:45:50 #
pianist38 wrote:
I believe it's a Giant Sphinx moth -- but it's rare here. It's 3" long, with a wingspan of 7".
No, I have discovered it is a Five-Spotted Hawk moth.
Sep 9, 2016 01:01:10 #
Five-Spotted Hawk moth (Manduca quinquemaculata): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manduca_quinquemaculata
Sep 9, 2016 03:22:27 #
Sep 9, 2016 13:00:46 #
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Sep 9, 2016 22:38:20 #
Wow! He is a biggie, Sarah, and you captured him (by photo!) very well!
Sep 10, 2016 14:40:46 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Wow! He is a biggie, Sarah, and you captured him (by photo!) very well!
Thanks, Sue! :-)
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