CLOSED: a lesser vine sphinx moth?

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 09, 2005

not too clear, but it's really a big moth!

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onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 10, 2005

Perhaps the same as this: eumorpha vitis vitis - vine sphinx moth - check this site:

http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/evitivit.htm

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 10, 2005

onalee, i think mine is eumorpha fasciatus. the markings are alittle different and coloring not the same either on the picture you sent. i thought it was a cool moth and i'm pretty sure of the species, just wanted verification for my own head! LOL debi

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rcn48 Lexington, VA(Zone 6a) Oct 13, 2005

check out 9 lined sphinx moth...it will have pink underwings

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 13, 2005

i just flipped it over and i see some pink. poor guy has been dead awhile now, but still in pristine condition, altho underside colors may be fading. i will check it out on google. thanks,debi

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