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Sphigidae? - Ceratomia catalpae
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Sphigidae? - Ceratomia catalpae
Auburn, Alabama, USA
August 22, 2017
Found clinging to a brick wall.
Contributed by Jessica Ahl on 3 September, 2017 - 7:50pm
Last updated 4 September, 2017 - 1:11am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bob Biagi, 4 September, 2017 - 1:11am

Catalpa Sphinx
The right fore-wing seems to have some damage, near the apex. Is the left side any better?
See Ceratomia catalpae: (eastern) There are not very many shots showing the unique pattern of the hind-wings.
… Bob Biagi, 3 September, 2017 - 11:27pm

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