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Tersa Sphinx Moth

Xylophanes tersa

Photo by momsavang
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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth with thick body and unusually shaped wings. Pattern looks like woodgrain in varying colors.

Habitat:

west central ga

Notes:

This moth was waaaay up on the ceiling and I didn't want it to just die there. I used a light pole to ease it down where i took a few photos and set it free outside.

Reference Links:

Xylophanes tersa - Wikipedia, Is this a Tersa Sphinx Moth? - Xylophanes tersa - BugGuide.Net

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