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Waved Sphinx Moth

Ceratomia undulosa

Photo by Musicwolf
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34.4885, -79.1988

Field Notes

Description:

Sitting on a 2x4 for size comparison. Approximately 3.5" long and 2" wide.

Habitat:

Mixed forest.

Notes:

Very docile. My niece spotted this one and after the photos she picked it up and it rode around on her arm for over an hour while she walked.

Species ID Suggestions

Waved Sphinx

Ceratomia undulosa

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Musicwolf
Thank you Jakubko - - I was really impressed by this one. I have no idea how common they are, but it was definitely a first for me. Thanks for the ID!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Animals of North Carolina
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Wildlife of Robeson County, NC

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PublishedMay 17, 2014

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