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Tersa Sphinx Moth

Xylophanes Tersa

Description:

Mostly brown moth, large stiff wings, hairy and angular.

Habitat:

My yard, usually found on my 4 O'Clock flowers.

Notes:

I thought it was a hummingbird moth because it hovers like one.

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jodydf
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jodydf

Mississippi, USA

Spotted on Jan 22, 2017
Submitted on Jan 23, 2017

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