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White-lined sphinx

Hyles lineata

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Though extremely common, this was the first time I saw this Moth. I was so excited, I could barely hold my camera straight :D

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Hyles lineata

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Comments (11)
Mark Ridgway
Ha! Love it about the excitement Reza. It's a great looking moth.
Reza Hashemizadeh
Thanks Hema, yes it was on a Bird Of Paradise plant in a garden !
HemaShah
stunning!I would be excited too.Was it on a Bird Of Paradise plant?
Jacob Gorneau
Terrific! Congratulations on the first! And a bonus--in a Bird of Paradise Plant!
AshleyT
Congrats on the lifer :) Beautiful photos!

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