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Great Ash Sphinx

Sphinx chersis

Photo by Duprasi
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Field Notes

Description:

A large grey Sphinx Moth. About 2 inches long.

Habitat:

High desert of southeast Utah.

Notes:

Spotted it on the side of a building at a the Crescent City overlook rest stop. There were dozens of moths of several different species clinging to the building.

Species ID Suggestions

Great Ash Sphinx

Sphinx chersis

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (2)
Duprasi
Thanks bayucca, that looks like the right moth!
bayucca
Please, verify! http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/schersis.htm http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7802

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