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Pandora Sphinx

Posted by July 8th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Hummingbird Moths, Sphinx Moths or Hawk Moths

Big moth
Hi- I released this moth this afternoon- It has a 3+" wingasan and is quite pretty. Can you identify this for me? We are in the Indianapolis area.
Pete

pandora pete Pandora Sphinx

Hi Pete,
People often describe the Pandora Sphinx as the Camouflage Moth because of the way the markings resemble combat fatigues.

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