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Pink Spotted Hawkmoth

Posted by September 30th, 2006 at 12:00 am

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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk Moths

What’s that bug?
I found this large moth under the patio. It measures 2-1/2 inches with its wings closed. I’ve never seen a moth this big in Torrance ( a suburb of Los Angeles). I’ve enclosed two photos. Can you tell me what kind of moth it is? Thank you very much.
Glen Yoshida

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Hi Glen,
Your beautiful moth is a Pink Spotted Hawkmoth.

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