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Spurge Hawk-moth

Hyles euphorbiae

Photo by Alex
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Description:

Apparently a European species, according to wikipedia, this one was found in Wyoming. Severely lost? Diplomat to the moths of America? Dunno, couldn't ask.

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Hyles euphorbiae

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Comments (4)
Alex
Ah well, so it is. Thanks for the info guys!
Jacob Gorneau
Spectacular moth! Karen is absolutely correct, this species is found throughout much of the US.
KarenL
This species does seem to be reasonably widespread in the US http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hyles-euphorbiae
KarenL
Lovely series! Welcome to the community akussr!

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