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Eumorpha vitis
Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch along the inner margin and pale whitish brown along the outer margin. Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches (8.5 - 10.5 cm).
In 4 o'clocks at dusk -- first time I have observed it.
Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 14, 2012
3 Comments
Thank you! In the dark I thought it was a White-lined Sphinx and only shot a couple of images because I took so many last night. I was surprised when I viewed it on my computer and realized it was a new one.
Lovely!
beautiful snap,