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Southern Pine Sphinx Moth

Lapara coniferarum

Photo by ForestDragon
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Description:

This moth was way up on the wall, but I had a feeling it was one I hadn't seen before. This is one of the smaller sphinx moths. Dark thorax with a lighter gray area. Grayish wings with distinctive black lines. Lifer! National Moth Week 2017.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to an outdoor light overnight.

Reference Links:

Species Lapara coniferarum - Southern Pine Sphinx - Hodges#7816 - BugGuide.Net

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