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Twin-Spotted Sphinx

Smerinthus jamaicensis

2 Species ID Suggestions

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago
Twin-Spotted Sphinx
Smerinthus jamaicensis Smerinthus jamaicensis
Wes Masters
Wes Masters 12 years ago
Walnut Sphinx Moth


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2 Comments

mosquera.christian
mosquera.christian 12 years ago

@steffi:
I did not unfortunately...

Steffi
Steffi 12 years ago

The distinct dark half-circles on the apex and the small light spots between the two darker brown bands make me think this is probably a Twin-Spotted Sphinx. You didn't catch a glimpse of the hindwings by any chance, did you?

Meredith, New Hampshire, USA

Spotted on Jul 29, 2011
Submitted on Jul 29, 2011

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