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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk MothsEarthlink is ROTTEN & Blinded Sphinx Moth/Big Poplar Moth
Hello one more time favorite bug people 
I ran to the "quickie mart" this afternoon and found a Big Poplar Moth! (Lily Lake, Illinois) I had just read about them on your sphinx page and you mentioned to a reader on 7/8/2004 how the Big Poplar Sphinx Moths "are way, way bigger than the Blinded Sphinx Moths" so before letting them go this evening I just HAD to take a photo of them together for comparison. Once they are side by side, novices can easily tell them apart, for shear size difference, wing shape, and patterns on the wings. It was just so awesome to have run into two cool sphinx moths within 24 hours of each other! Thanks again for sharing excitement about the natural world and teaching us all so much! My kids love your site and I’m glad you’re here
Michelle
P.S. I’m happy I could brighten your day with my earlier note to you, and my pics you have enjoyed. It’s very mutual you know! Oh, and I’m glad the Earthlink Blogger guy is working on your David & Goliath issue
Hi Again Michelle,
OK, this photo is awesome. We especially enjoy slightly quirky images that you wouldn’t normally see in credible entomological publications and your photo fits that bill. Thanks for providing such a great comparison.
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