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White lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
40.8895, -111.88
Field Notes
Description:
Upperside of forewing is dark olive brown with paler brown along the costa and outer margin, a narrow tan band running from the wing tip to the base, and white streaks along the veins. Hindwing upperside is black with a reddish pink median band
Habitat:
A wide variety of open habitats including deserts, suburbs, and gardens.
Range: Central America north through Mexico and the West Indies to most of the United States and southern Canada. Also occurs in Eurasia and Africa.
Notes:
Occasional outbreaks of caterpillars have damaged tomatoes, grapes, and garden crops in Utah.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 21, 2014
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