Subject: Beautiful art deco moth!
Geographic location of the bug: South Florida
Date: 08/28/2018
Time: 11:42 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: I spotted this beautiful fella in Sarasota, Florida. He was so striking I had to stop and take a picture! I’m wondering what species he is. Thank you!
How you want your letter signed: Alys
Dear Alys,
The beautiful Banded Sphinx is described on Sphingidae of the Americas: “The upperside of the moth is dark pinkish brown. Each forewing has a lighter brown band along the costa, and sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. “