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Vine sphinx moth? - Eumorpha achemon
Copyright © 2013 Amy Owen

Vine sphinx moth? - Eumorpha achemon
Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, USA
July 27, 2013
Size: 2 inches across
Found on tomato plants
Contributed by Amy Owen on 27 July, 2013 - 2:19pm
Last updated 27 July, 2013 - 8:03pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ryan St Laurent, 27 July, 2013 - 8:03pm

Range...
The Vine Sphinx moth does not range into California, in any event.
… Ross Hill, 27 July, 2013 - 2:31pm

Achemon Sphinx Moth
That looks like an Eumorpha achemon
… Bill Myers, 27 July, 2013 - 2:25pm

Achemon Sphinx…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 27 July, 2013 - 2:24pm

 
Ack!
Dadgummit, Ross! You beat me to the I.D. LOL.

Anyway, yes, I agree with you; it looks to be an Achemon Sphinx Moth.
… Bill Myers, 27 July, 2013 - 2:29pm

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