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Plebeian sphinx

Paratraea plebeja

Photo by KarenL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large sphinx moth

Habitat:

Semi rural

Notes:

Sadly this one appeared to be on its last legs. I found it on the ground fluttering weakly.
It appears to be the first spotting of this species on Project Noah.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (5)
KarenL
Thanks Carol & Viv - yes a nicebirthday surprise!
VivBraznell
Great birthday pressie : ) Congratulations Karen!

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PublishedJune 16, 2013

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