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Very Large Unknown Moth
Copyright © 2007 Stephan

Very Large Unknown Moth
Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
July 17, 2007
Size: 3 to 4"
I came across this moth perched on a fence post. It was very big, one of the biggest I've come across in this area. I took some pictures but unfortunately didn't make note of too many details.
Any idea what kind of moth this is?
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Contributed by Stephan on 1 August, 2007 - 1:21pm
Last updated 16 November, 2008 - 7:34pm

Frassed
Moved from Sphinx Moths.
… J.D. Roberts, 16 November, 2008 - 7:34pm login or register to post comments

Very worn sphinx moth.
This is an incredbily worn specimen of some kind of sphinx moth, quite possibly in the genus Manduca. Almost all the scales are rubbed off the wings, making further ID next to impossible.
… Eric R. Eaton, 1 August, 2007 - 3:33pm login or register to post comments

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