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Laurel Sphinx moth - Hodges#7809 (Sphinx kalmiae)
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Petervw
Unknown Large insect -
Sphinx kalmiae
Pleasantville, Westchester County, New York, USA
June 3, 2021
Size: 3 inches long, 3/4" wide
Was walking on the ground. Possibly small wings. Maybe will become a butterfly or moth?
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Contributed by
Petervw
on 8 June, 2021 - 4:21pm
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WELCOME TO BUGGUIDE!!!!!
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Bob Biagi
, 8 June, 2021 - 4:41pm
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Looks like...
It's a
Sphinx Moth
that just emerged from the pupa. (Adult) Did you get any shots of it after it stretched out?
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Bob Biagi
, 8 June, 2021 - 4:27pm
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Moth
Thanks so much.
No I didn't. I will have to look it up so I can see what it will look like.
Peter
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Petervw
, 8 June, 2021 - 4:42pm
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