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Field Notes

Description:

Charcoal colored moth about 3" long with dominant, almost protruding false eyes on back.

Habitat:

Hardwood forest and grassy fields

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
KeithRoragen
Tomato Hornworm Moth (Manduca quinqemaculata) Could possibly be a Tobacco Hornworm, but it looks more like M. quinqemaculata. It is much easier to tell if you can see the abdomen.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2011

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