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Tersa Sphinx Moth
Xylophanes tersa
25.7391, -80.3081
Field Notes
Habitat:
In the U.S. Resident year-round in southern states and migrates north in warmer months. Adults take nectar from deep-throated flowers. Larvae feed on Madder Family. -according to bugguide.net
Suburban gardens and parks.
Notes:
Spotted this one resting on some overgrown grass. It seems due to frequent heavy rain this summer the grass and wild plants are thriving both because of the water and because it seems mowing hasn't been possible at the park. One of my favorite moths; they are very Art Deco aren't they?
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 25, 2014
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