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Pink Spotted Hawkmoth

Posted by June 28th, 2006 at 12:00 am

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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk Moths

moth in Ohio
Hello,
I live in Ohio. My kids and I came across this moth at our mailbox. Could you help us identify it? Thanks.
Andrea

pinkspotted hawkmoth ohio Pink Spotted Hawkmoth

Hi Andrea,
This is a Pink Spotted Hawkmoth, Agrius cingulata. If the wings were open, you could see the distinctive pink spots on the abdomen.

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