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Carolina sphinx moth

Manduca sexta sexta

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3811, -80.6667

Field Notes

Description:

just over 2 inches long

Habitat:

spotted on screened porch of riverfront home

Species ID Suggestions

The Carolina Sphinx

Manduca sexta

Reference Link
Maniacval
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Comments (1)
auntnance123
I had thought this was way too dark-colored for the carolina sphinx, but it appears you are right, Manval. Thank you yet again--first for the ID and second for reminding me that I have been a very lazy spotter and should probably do some 'hosekeeping' in my collection.

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PublishedApril 5, 2011

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