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Sphinx Moth in Northern NV

Sphinx Moth in Northern NV
Battle Mountain/Copper Basin, Lander County, Nevada, USA
May 5, 2019
Size: 4 inches approx
Flying fast at midday around the blooming desert peach shrubs in a nice riparian area; sagebrush habitat @5000 ft asl.

Frassed - not needed for guide.

White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata.
Images here.

 
Thank you for the ID
This is great to know; I found this moth strikingly beautiful - and a very fast flier!

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