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White-lined Sphinx Moth

Hyles lineata

Photo by RedRock
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Description:

Moth approx 2.5 cm long. dark brown fore-wings with bands of tan and a stripe of white running along the middle. Hind wings are pink/orange in color. antennae are not combed.

Habitat:

They can be found all over the US but this one was found eating dinner in a flower bed in Moab, UT.

Reference Links:

Hyles lineata, Species Hyles lineata - White-lined Sphinx - Hodges#7894 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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