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Jul 08, 2012 11:18 |  #1

...Anyone know what type of moth this is? It was approx 3.5 inches long

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Jul 08, 2012 11:22 |  #2

You can find a lot of good information here: Bug Guide (external link)


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Jul 08, 2012 11:27 |  #3

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Jul 08, 2012 12:19 |  #4

great shot, i like that little head like coloring it has on it's back (looks like ears and eyes facing the rear).




  
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Jul 08, 2012 13:08 |  #5

wow...looks like a 1 X 4 board, and he's covering it up! Cool shot.

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Jul 08, 2012 13:32 |  #6

Definitely a hawk moth. Looks like it might be a tomato or tobacco hornworm possibly.

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