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Southeast AZ sphingid - Manduca florestan
Copyright © 2013 Aaron Schusteff

Southeast AZ sphingid - Manduca florestan
Harshaw Rd, a few miles southeast of Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA
July 24, 2013
Size: Large
Came to mercury vapor and black lights in the Patagonia Mountains a few hours after dark.

I'm thinking this is Manduca florestan, but would like confirmation (or correction!).
Contributed by Aaron Schusteff on 16 December, 2013 - 2:06am
Last updated 16 December, 2013 - 11:44am

Moved
Moved from Moths.

yes, nice!
… Maury J. Heiman, 16 December, 2013 - 8:38am

 
Thanks, Maury
I appreciate the confirmation, I've been known to make mistakes with moths:-)
… Aaron Schusteff, 16 December, 2013 - 11:39am

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