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White Lined Sphinx Moth

Hyles lineata

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Description:

A large heavy bodied moth with brown and white stripes, fast moving wings that actually buzz. The back of the wings have red on them.

Notes:

At first I thought it was a hummingbird, but no! It was my first ever sphinx moth. Apparently they are diurnal.

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PublishedApril 8, 2013

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