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Elm Sphinx

Ceratomia amyntor

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth with a range browns, black, yellow and white. Light "fur" on the head and shoulders. Size reference in picture 4 with my pinkie finger.

Habitat:

Suburban neighborhood, resting on a tree trunk beside the road.

Notes:

First time I have seen this moth!

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Gorgeous! Congratulations on your first spotting of this species!

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