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White-Lined Sphinx Hummingbird Moth

Hyles lineata

Description:

Iobserved what I thought looked like a small Hummingbird but couldn't be because of the region. I didn't get a good look at it until downloading the pictures. I think maybe a Moth? It buzzed me several times and feed from feeder. Rust/Brown in color. Large abdomen. Wing beats like a Hummingbird.

Habitat:

Pine/Hardwood area in backyard.

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CoastalJHawk
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CoastalJHawk

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Oct 5, 2012
Submitted on Oct 7, 2012

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