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Bisected honey locust moth

Sphingicampa bisecta

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Smallish moth, 1.5 inches. Late afternoon. I think Bisected Honey Locust Moth, Sphingicampa bisecta ... too bad the hindwings aren't visible. (My first thought was Spiny Oakworm Moth or Pink-striped Oakworm Moth, genus Anisota ... but those have a white spot on the forewings.)

Notes:

Also found this moth identified as Syssphinx bisecta ... not sure which scientific name is preferred.

Reference Links:

Bisected Honey Locust Moth (Sphingicampa bisecta) - Information on Bisected Hon…, Moth Photographers Group – Sphingicampa bisecta – 7712

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
beaker98
Love the colors of his moth! Nice job!
suzmonk
Thanks very much, StirredMocha, I was leaning toward Bisected honey locust moth, too ... I'm going to go ahead and make the ID.
StirredMocha
I think bisected honey locust moth is your best bet for this individual.

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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