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Blinded Sphinx Moth

Paonias excaecata

Photo by Graham Monroe
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A medium Sphinx moth with eyespots on its hind wings, which project in front of its front wings at rest.

Habitat:

On the ground, early evening.

Notes:

An older, beaten up specimen.

Species ID Suggestions

Blinded Sphinx Moth

Paonias excaecata

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