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Elm Sphinx

Ceratomia amyntor

Description:

Large moth with a range browns, black, yellow and white. Light "fur" on the head and shoulders. Size reference in picture 4 with my pinkie finger.

Habitat:

Suburban neighborhood, resting on a tree trunk beside the road.

Notes:

First time I have seen this moth!

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1 Comment

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Gorgeous! Congratulations on your first spotting of this species!

ForestDragon
Spotted by
ForestDragon

Wantagh, New York, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jul 19, 2013

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