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Tersa Sphinx Moth

Xylophanes tersa

Description:

Large moth with thick body and unusually shaped wings. Pattern looks like woodgrain in varying colors.

Habitat:

west central ga

Notes:

This moth was waaaay up on the ceiling and I didn't want it to just die there. I used a light pole to ease it down where i took a few photos and set it free outside.

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momsavang
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momsavang

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Aug 26, 2018
Submitted on Aug 27, 2018

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