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Tersa Sphinx - Hodges#7890 (Xylophanes tersa)
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lynnmeffert
moth found on a hibiscus moschuetos in my yard -
Xylophanes tersa
charleston, charleston County, South Carolina, USA
May 20, 2015
don't know if it's a moth but it sure caught my attention! I can't id it in any of my guides
thanks for your help. Can't wait to find out what it is.
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lynnmeffert
on 25 May, 2015 - 8:11pm
Last updated 26 May, 2015 - 3:37am
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Ken is right, as usual!
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Kelsey J.R.P. Byers
, 26 May, 2015 - 3:37am
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Sphinx Moth
Reminds me of this one:
The moth experts will be able to say for sure.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 25 May, 2015 - 8:22pm
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