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Hyles gallii
6.5-9.0 cm wingspan. This is, apparently, the most common Sphinx moth in Alberta, although this was the first year I have seen them in my backyard.
Meadows, forest edges and urban gardens.
After my initial sighting, this moth turned up in my light trap on multiple occasions during June. Difficult to photograph with its wings open...
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Supreme....
This was another new backyard moth for me last last year. 2012 was certainly an excellent year for mothing in Alberta...
I am a Moth-er too. LOL This moth is high on my wish list. Gorgeous!
Love her fur coat!
I put a Heath trap on my deck most nights and go through it in the morning. I then document the sightings and photograph selected species. Have a look at the followng http://www.bioquip.net/which_moth.pdf for some more information on using light traps. I also do a daily moth blog at http://www.mothsofcalgary.blogspot.ca/
How do you set up your light trap?