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Ficus Sphinx

Posted by April 26th, 2006 at 12:00 am

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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk Moths

huge moth in Miami
Dear What’s That Bug,
This huge moth — I think it’s a moth — flew into our kitchen in Miami tonight, and hung out quietly on the ceiling the whole evening. It measured almost 4 inches from wingtip to wingtip. Can you help me identify it?
Thanks!
Tim

ficus sphinx miami Ficus Sphinx

Hi Tim,
The Ficus Sphinx is one of the Hawk Moths.

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