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White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata

Photo by yahk66
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 3 inches long, apple-green in color with yellow mouthparts, yellow 'horn' at rear, and yellowish, slightly raised bumps on head and scattered along the body. Two rows of yellow/chocolate/peach markings on each side.

Habitat:

Found happily munching on Escalonia.

Reference Links:

Hyles lineata - Wikipedia, Hyles lineata lineata

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PublishedJune 1, 2017

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