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Elm Sphinx

Ceratomia amyntor

Photo by Tanz444
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Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-headed Cutworm Moth

Apamea amputatrix

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon
Hi Tanz444. This is a truly beautiful moth, however I do not believe this is an Elm Sphinx. The shape of the wings and body as well as the color pattern don't match. Elm Sphinx: http://bugguide.net/node/view/3741 This moth appears to be a type of Noctuid. I haven't found a match yet but there are a ton of moths in this Superfamily. I will continue my search and let you know if I find a match. I am thinking it is in Family Noctuidae (Owlet Moths) at this point.

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