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Unknown Moth - Manduca quinquemaculata
Copyright © 2007 danmccann

Unknown Moth - Manduca quinquemaculata
Tuba City, Arizona, USA
June 22, 2007
Size: 3-4"
found in the afternoon. landed on car tire while fueling. Biggest moth I've ever encountered.
Contributed by danmccann on 16 July, 2007 - 10:09pm
Last updated 16 November, 2008 - 7:37pm

Moved
Moved from Sphinx Moths.
… J.D. Roberts, 16 November, 2008 - 7:37pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 1 August, 2007 - 1:44pm

7776 -- Five-spotted Hawk Moth -- Manduca quinquemaculata
B.P.
… Bob Patterson, 16 July, 2007 - 11:40pm

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