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Walnut Sphinx Moth

Spotting Image 1

Habitat:

Backyard

1 Species ID Suggestions

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bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago
Walnut Spinx Moth
Amorpha juglandis Moth Photographers Group – Amorpha juglandis – 7827


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8 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

nice one!

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

They are usually pretty common, but are nevertheless a beauty to witness.

Ceallaigh
Ceallaigh 12 years ago

Is this rare to see here, and are there not many around?

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bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Thanks Liam. Unfortunately I have and probably will never see one in life.

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Liam
Liam 12 years ago

I agree with Walnut Sphinx Moth, saw my first on Sunday.

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 12 years ago

Nice!!!

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bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Sorry, common name should be Walnut Sphinx Moth, I forgot an "h" in Sphinx.

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bayucca
bayucca 12 years ago

Sphingidae, Smerinthinae, Amorpha juglandis.

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Ceallaigh
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Ceallaigh

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on Apr 4, 2012

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