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Waved Sphinx Moth

Ceratomia undulosa

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Description:

moth has a series of wavy lines that cross its forewings. A white spot sits almost centered on each wing. Black dashes look like pleats and run vertically down the wing, but none are close to the base. The furry brown thorax is ringed in black with white along the inner bottom edge. Lighter hairs inside this ring almost resemble closed eyes. Hindwings have a black-and-white checkered fringe. Adults are not known to eat.

Habitat:

They are commonly sighted on tree bark, where their colors and pattern give them camouflage. Some may also be found resting on walls of buildings and windowscreens. East of the Rockies in North America, Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Colorado, north to Alberta, and also is recorded from Oregon and Montana

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