Big Poplar Sphinx (Pachysphinx modesta) | Project Noah

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Photo by Fyn Kynd

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Sheet on side of barn, attracted from surrounding fields, marshes and woodlands by light.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Pachysphinx modesta – 7828

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Thanks Carol! I love this species too. One of the largest.

Carol Snow Milne

Awesome series. This moth is so heavy. I tried to get it on my finger. It was too heavy! I love these!

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