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Modest Sphinx Moth, Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Pachysphinx modesta

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Field Notes

Description:

Habitat:

Woodlands, meadows, gardens.

Species ID Suggestions

Modest Sphinx Moth, Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Pachysphinx modesta

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Comments (3)
doreen.chambers.14
Thanks. You know I hesitated about the identity. I have never seen a Spinx Moth that wasn't in super speed. We call them hummingbird moths. So delighted you caught it and corrected me. Doreen
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PublishedJuly 14, 2013

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