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Sphinx moth

Hyles lineata

Description:

The sphinx moths love our wildflowers. They love to hover around our desert four o'clock and delphiniums. The moth is about 2-3 inches long and is often mistaken for a hummingbird as it hovers near flowers sipping nectar.

Habitat:

a true native of North America. It can range from Mexico to Canada

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CynthiaMHori
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CynthiaMHori

Bountiful, Utah, USA

Spotted on Jul 30, 2017
Submitted on Jul 30, 2017

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