One Big Moth   4 comments

White-lined Sphinx Moth — Image by kenne

This large, stout-bodied moth has a furry brown body crossed by six white stripes.
It has long, narrow, triangular forewings and shorter hindwings, with a 2½ to 3½ inches wingspan.

Posted August 29, 2024 by kenneturner in Capturing the Moment, Information, Nature, Photography, Quote, Tucson Arizona

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4 responses to “One Big Moth”

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  1. wow!

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    beth
    August 29, 2024 at 3:44 am

  2. Wow! Fantastic photo.

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    Michael Sammut
    August 29, 2024 at 11:38 am

  3. Moths in general don’t like the bright times of day. So, catching them in flight with relative low light is not always easy. Thanks for the comment.

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    kenneturner
    August 29, 2024 at 12:55 pm

  4. Great shot! I love how they mimic hummingbirds! 😊

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    Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog
    August 29, 2024 at 6:45 pm

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