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Hyles lineata
Upperside of forewing is dark olive brown with paler brown along the costa and outer margin, a narrow tan band running from the wing tip to the base, and white streaks along the veins. Hindwing upperside is black with a reddish pink median band. Wing Span: 2 7/16 - 3 9/16 inches (6.3 - 9 cm).
On Salvia greggii in a wildlife habitat garden at dusk.
There was a pair feeding, this was the larger
Spotted on Mar 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 1, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks :). They are a great moth
So cool!