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green moth - Proserpinus terlooii
Copyright © 2008 Bob Beatson

green moth - Proserpinus terlooii
Univ. of Arizona campus, Pima County, Arizona, USA
July 25, 2008
Found on sidewalk of U of A campus. hindwings (ups)were bronze basally and medially, grading into green near margins. Looked through bugguides Saturniids, but nothing close. Hopefully, someone will be able to ID this distinct moth without too much trouble.
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Contributed by Bob Beatson on 25 July, 2008 - 12:44pm
Last updated 25 July, 2008 - 2:36pm

Looks like a sphinx moth, perhaps?
the only green one I found on a quick browse was not a good match, though (Gaudy Sphinx, below)
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 25 July, 2008 - 12:52pm login or register to post comments

 
Hi Hannah -
Actually just found my moth - Proserpinus terlooii - check it out on bugguide. And yes, it is a sphinx. Don't know what I was thinking. I've found P. terlooii c-pillars in a couple nearby localities, but this is the first adult. A really pretty moth. Thanks for the input.
… Bob Beatson, 25 July, 2008 - 12:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Good find
At least I was in the right tribe : )
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 25 July, 2008 - 6:57pm login or register to post comments

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