Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus
39.6026, -82.0882
Field Notes
Description:
Pale green forward wing has complex pattern of darker green patches and pink veins extending through inner ST area. Thorax is pale green with dark tegulae.
Hodges #7859
Host plants are Grape, Ampelopsis, Virginia creeper.
Habitat:
Rich misic woods
Notes:
My favorite sphinx. I've only ever seen this moth once before here, and it was years ago.
This moth was fresh, newly eclosed and had chosen a daylily to dry his wings on. After my photo shoot, I moved it to the 'cathouse' and released it at dusk.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 27, 2013
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