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Doll's Sphinx Moth

Sphinx dollii

Description:

Occurs in three forms Arizona the forewing is very pale gray and lacking most markings except black dashes along the middle, 2) in the mountains of southern Arizona and southern New Mexico the forewing is bluish gray with well-defined heavy black streaks along the middle, and 3) in the remainder of the range, the forewing is gray with white streaks and a relatively well-defined row of dashes along the middle. Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 inches (4.5 - 6.3 cm).

Habitat:

Wooded portion of wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 8, 2013
Submitted on Sep 17, 2013

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