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Plebeian Sphinx Moth
Stanley Jones

Plebeian Sphinx Moth (Paratrea plebeja)

Plebeian Sphinx Moth (Paratrea plebeja: Sphingidae) Wingspan 6.0-7.5 cm (2.4-3.0 in). Lol, clearly not a very attractive setting but this was my only choice. My house in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
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Habitat
Urban setting at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. High altered Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area.
Location
My house in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2017
Scientific name
Paratrea plebeja
Equipment used
Canon
Scridifer
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Enigmatic by name and nature! A superb macro of this nocturnal behemoth Stanley!

Chris
 
ApusApus
Fantastic shot, I've got a similar one of a Striped Hawkmoth doing the same fly screen shuffle!


Shane
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
Supporter
That's a cracking picture to get Stanley.

A rather attractive moth, isn't it
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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