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Twin-spotted Sphinx - Hodges#7821

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Large to medium sized moth. Common this area. About two generations here in Iowa and other mid latitudes. Up to 5 in southern places.

Habitat:

Forest and prairie landscape

Notes:

First night finding these ever and I had about 5 fly in. An exciting find!

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PublishedJune 22, 2014

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