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Moth? What species? - Xylophanes tersa
Copyright © 2009 nature boy

Moth? What species? - Xylophanes tersa
Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida, USA
August 12, 2009
Size: 2 1/2 inches
Centennial Park.

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Contributed by nature boy on 14 August, 2009 - 5:15pm
Last updated 14 August, 2009 - 7:19pm

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Since Florida is well represented on the data page Bug Guide will retain your best three photos to help others with Id searches. Looking forward to your new photos Nature Boy!
… Maury J. Heiman, 14 August, 2009 - 7:19pm login or register to post comments

Looks similar
to Tersa Sphinx, but I'm not all that familiar with moths.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 14 August, 2009 - 5:35pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes
Xylophanes tersa - Tersa Sphinx - Hodges #7890.
Nice photo!
… Maury J. Heiman, 14 August, 2009 - 7:03pm login or register to post comments

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