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Blind-eyed Sphinx Moth

Paonias excaecata

Photo by LadyLilac
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Field Notes

Description:

Found on the side of a building, in the shade.

Species ID Suggestions

Blind-eyed Sphinx Moth

Paonias excaecata

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Comments (2)
LadyLilac
yes I would say it is a blind-eyed sphinx, but I didn't get a look at the "eyes" though. I should have known that, I've seen them before. Thank you.
bayucca
Sphingidae, Smerinthinae, Smerinthini, Paonias excaecata. Please, verify! http://bugguide.net/node/view/4481

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