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Five-Spotted Hawkmoth - Manduca quinquemaculatus

Five-Spotted Hawkmoth - Manduca quinquemaculatus
Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA
August 23, 2008
Unusual and beautiful color, usually dull green or brown, feeding on Kallstroemia grandiflora (Caltrop)

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I must say that is one stunning individual. You're lucky to have come across it!

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