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Twin-spotted Sphinx

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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44.3355, -69.1769

Field Notes

Habitat:

Attracted to light in open area bordered by mixed woodland.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Smerinthus jamaicensis – 7821

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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Yes, had cerisyi in 2010 by surprise, I wasn't mothing at the time. I think it might be my favorite.
Fyn Kynd
You haven't had one? It's the most common sphinx at my sheet (their pretty small compared to most sphinx's). Have you had cerisyi?

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