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Sphinx moth - Hymenoclea palmii
Copyright © 2006 Jillian H. Cowles

Sphinx moth - Hymenoclea palmii
Vail, Pima County, Arizona, USA
October 24, 2006
Size: ~3cm
Possible Aellopos species? Ragged wings, but body still intact. Day flier.
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Contributed by Jillian H. Cowles on 4 February, 2007 - 10:16pm
Last updated 5 February, 2007 - 10:04am

2626 - Hymenoclea palmii (Sesiidae)
... known at least from western TX, AZ and Baja CA. The host plant is reported to be Hymenoclea monogyra or Burro Bush (Asteraceae, Compositae), and the moth is probably found where the plant is found. The moth larvae are root borers.
… Bob Patterson, 4 February, 2007 - 11:11pm login or register to post comments

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