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Ceratomia undulosa
Forewing is pale brownish gray with wavy black and white lines and a black-outlined white cell spot. Hindwing is gray with diffuse darker bands. Some individuals are very dark, almost black, and others are light yellowish brown. Wing Span: 3 - 4 5/16 inches (7.6 - 11 cm).
Range is Maine west to Alberta, western North Dakota, and Colorado; south to Florida, the Gulf Coast, and Texas. Habitat includes a variety of forested and open habitats. This one was photographed at the edge of a deciduous forest in Edgefield County, SC.
Caterpillar Hosts include ash (Fraxinus), privet (Ligustrum), oak (Quercus), hawthorn (Crataegus) and fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus). Adults probably do not feed. Per BAMONA, this spotting is a new record for Edgefield County, SC.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
2 Comments
It looks a little different than the one I think I spotted. Check my post?
Great shot and congratulations on setting a new record for the county!