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White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Very fast flying moth that resembles a hummingbird. It's mostly drab olive and tan, except for a pink median band on the hindwings.

Habitat:

Habitat: Rural garden

Reference Links:

Hyles lineata - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

titan sphinx)

Aellopos titan

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Julia20
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Comments (6)
Christine Y.
Thanks for the ID suggestion, Julia20. But, I’m quite confident of my current ID since I see this moth species frequently.

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