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Field Notes

Description:

Huge moth drinking nectar from a pride of madeira. It was so large I thought it was a hummingbird, but its wings didnt make any sounds. This was around 7:30 or 8 pm, it was still a little light out.

Species ID Suggestions

White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Darcey, you have been provided several ID suggestions for your spottings. Please update them to include the provided information so they will be removed from the unidentified list. Thank you :)
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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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