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Fawn Sphinx

Sphinx kalmiae

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Very elongate wings that are tan and brown.

Habitat:

On the side of a building in an oak/piney woods area.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Sphinx kalmiae – 7809

Species ID Suggestions

Fawn Sphinx

Sphinx kalmiae
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
AshleyT
Yes it was, Fyn! I'm terrible at measuring size in my head, but somewhere close to 4-5 inches in length!
Fyn Kynd
Sweet moth, Ash! Pretty big, eh?
AshleyT
Thanks Jacob! It says it is uncommon in the south, so I think it's pretty cool I saw one!
Jacob Gorneau
Love this species! http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=7809

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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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