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Fig Sphinx Moth

Pachylia ficus

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Description:

The largest Moth I have seen, 4 in long, wing span 8 in., 2 white spots at the end of the wings, at the end of the body and 1 at the back of the head.

Species ID Suggestions

Fig Sphinx Moth

Pachylia ficus

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Comments (4)
IrinaSh
Thank you,bayucca,it's more similar to Pachylia ficus
IrinaSh
Good spotting! May be -Eumorpha sp. (Eumorpha satellitia?)

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PublishedMarch 19, 2016

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