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Plebeian sphinx

Paratraea plebeja

Description:

Large sphinx moth

Habitat:

Semi rural

Notes:

Sadly this one appeared to be on its last legs. I found it on the ground fluttering weakly. It appears to be the first spotting of this species on Project Noah.

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5 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Thanks Carol & Viv - yes a nicebirthday surprise!

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 10 years ago

Great birthday pressie : ) Congratulations Karen!

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 10 years ago

Really great spot Karen! Congratulations!

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Thanks Kathleen!

KathleenMcEachern
KathleenMcEachern 10 years ago

Cool first!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 16, 2013
Submitted on Jun 16, 2013

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