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chicochi3 Fayetteville, AR(Zone 6b) Apr 18, 2008

I believe that I have seen small versions of this moth before, but never have seen one this big. Can someone help me ID this moth?

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plantfreak78 Rolesville, NC(Zone 7b) Apr 18, 2008

That is a mammoth! I'm not used to seeing Sphinx moths that big either. I'm sure claypa will be along shortly to give you a specific ID.

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 18, 2008

Sorry Mike, beat you to it...it's a White-lined Sphinx Moth, what a beauty too!

http://www.birds-n-garden.com/white-lined_sphinx_hummingbird_moths.html

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deannaj1183 Canton, GA(Zone 7b) Apr 18, 2008

How pretty! Maybe a White-Lined Sphinx?
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=3477&chosen_state=05*Arkansas

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deannaj1183 Canton, GA(Zone 7b) Apr 18, 2008

LOL Fly Girl. Beat me too! You posted while I was posting :-P

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Apr 19, 2008

lol - no computer at the new job. LOTS of insects and spiders, though.
Mike

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 19, 2008

Well then Mike, you should fit right in lol

You should get a bonus since you will be the bug guy!

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