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Franck's Sphinx

Sphinx franckii

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Large moth in the late afternoon, about 2.5 inches long ... almost didn't see it because it was so nearly the same color as the sidewalk.

Notes:

BugGuide:<br>
http://bugguide.net/node/view/35566
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Another spotting, same species:<br>
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/668136025

Reference Links:

Franck's Sphinx (Sphinx franckii) - Information on Franck's Sphinx, Sphinx franckii, Moth Photographers Group – Sphinx franckii – 7808

Species ID Suggestions

Franck's Sphinx

Sphinx franckii

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
suzmonk
Thanks, Jacob, and thanks very much for the ID.
Jacob Gorneau
Definitely S. franckii in my eyes. Super find! I would love to see these. Sphinx moths are my favorite.
suzmonk
Well, that's kind of exciting. Thanks ... let me know!
Jacob Gorneau
I'm going to double check my references, but I don't think it could be mistaken for anything else. Sphinx franckii is a very (!) infrequently recorded species!

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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
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PublishedAugust 17, 2014

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