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Wood moth?

Description:

Very large, hummingbird sized, 2 rows of symmetrical orange & black circles on back seperated in the middle by triangular "hairy" patches, pattern decreasing in size towards bottom of body, wings approx. 5 3/4" total Eyes Very large, black

Habitat:

Riverside

Notes:

Pulled this huge moth from the river while swimming. No matter where i put him, he would vibrate his way back into the water. Is probably covered in sand in these pictures.
Tiger colored?

1 Species ID Suggestions

KarenP
KarenP 12 years ago
Carolina Sphinx Moth
Manduca sexta Butterflies and Moths


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BareFeat
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BareFeat

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2011
Submitted on Aug 16, 2011

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