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Tersa Sphinx Moth
Tersa Sphinx Moth (Xylophanes tersa: Sphingidae) Wingspan 6.0-8.0 cm (2.4-3.1 in).
Habitat
Post Oak Savannah vegetational area in an urban setting. Window screen. Ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.
Location
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2019
Scientific name
Xylophanes tersa
Equipment used
Canon
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Just been trying to do a bit of research on these; we don't seem to have a species called 'sphinx' but they're related to the hawk moths which we have.

That's a cracking picture you've taken of this one Stanley. Many thanks lad.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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Stanley Jones
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