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Vine sphinx moth

Eumorpha vitis vitis

Photo by auntnance123
Published on Project Noah
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28.4322, -80.7601

Field Notes

Description:

body: 2 inches, 3 inches wingspan as pictured.

Habitat:

spotted on aviary

Species ID Suggestions

Sphingidae, Macroglossinae, Hyles lineata

Comments (1)

I think its a white lined Sphinx moth, Hyles lineata http://insects.about.com/od/photography/ig/Sphinx-Moths/White-Lined-Sphinx.htm

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Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2011

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