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Tersa sphinx moth

Xylophanes tersa

Description:

Was raised on pentas from 2nd instar.Usually overwinters and hatches in spring, but hatched early in February as it is warmer indoors year long.They fly very fast, as they are sphinx moths.

Habitat:

My garden, Fort Worth, Texas.

Notes:

Its caterpillar can be displayed in this link :) https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/27...

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Saturniidae27
Saturniidae27 4 years ago

Thanks for favoriting :)

Saturniidae27
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Saturniidae27

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Spotted on Feb 5, 2020
Submitted on Apr 13, 2020

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