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White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
33.1524, -97.018
Field Notes
Description:
Upperside of forewing is dark olive brown with paler brown along the costa and outer margin, a narrow tan band running from the wing tip to the base, and white streaks along the veins. Hindwing upperside is black with a reddish pink median band. Wing Span: 2 7/16 - 3 9/16 inches (6.3 - 9 cm).
Habitat:
On Salvia greggii in a wildlife habitat garden late afternoon.
Notes:
This moth seemed to be in an hurry, testing bloom after bloom. Did not slow to feed like the other day. For a closer look at how this moth is marked see the earlier spotting.
PN: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19368981
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 10, 2013
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