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Blinded sphinx moth

Paonias excaecata

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Field Notes

Description:

Smallish brown sphinx moth. Very scalloped edge of front wings. ID verified by butterfliesandmoths.org.

Habitat:

Found sleeping under a picnic table at city pool.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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