White-lined sphinx (Hyles lineata)

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Photo by JessicaChamberlain

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Field Notes

Description:

The fore wing is dark brown with a tan stripe which extends from the base to the apex. There are also white lines that cover the veins. The black hind wing has a broad pink median band. It has a wingspan of 2 to 3 inches.[2]

Habitat:

The moth's range is throughout the United States and extends north into southern Canada and south into Mexico. It can also be found occasionally in the West Indies.[3] See also List of butterflies and moths of Arizona.

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Hyles lineata

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