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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth found attracted to outdoor lights at cabin near lake. Was different shades of gray with purple/brown "eyes" on metathoracic wings.

Habitat:

Near lake fourteen in minnesota.

Species ID Suggestions

One-eyed Sphinx

Smerinthus cerisyi

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Steffi
Maybe a Cerisy's Sphinx (Smerinthus cerisyi)? Beautiful coloration, whatever it is! http://www.enature.com/flashcard/show_flash_card.asp?recordNumber=BU0113

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PublishedJune 7, 2011

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