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Modest sphinx, Big poplar sphinx

Pachysphinx modesta

Description:

Hodges # 7828. Large blue-grey-brown, heavy bodied, magenta streaks on underwing, white reniform spots, fantastic antennae!

Habitat:

Woodland edge near ponds.

Notes:

Found clinging to house foundation after cool, rainy evening. Became very active after warming up.

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1 Comment

DianePlatcoBrooks
DianePlatcoBrooks 9 years ago

Very cool sphinx ! I've never seen this one.

cherohio
Spotted by
cherohio

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 8, 2014
Submitted on Jul 8, 2014

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