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Carolina Sphinx

Photo by sjdragon69
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe of the sphingidae family but unsure of the genus.

Notes:

I have had this one and a Pandora sphinx moth show up on these flowers in my yard the last few nights. Very beautiful creatures.

Species ID Suggestions

Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (2)
KeithRoragen
Also called Carolina Sphinx, the six yellow/orange spots on the abdomen are a giveaway. Nice image.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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