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Southern Pine Sphinx (Lapara coniferarum) At a 365 + 395nm UV light setup at a mixed forest edge.<br />
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Southern Pine Sphinx (Lapara coniferarum)

At a 365 + 395nm UV light setup at a mixed forest edge.

    comments (3)

  1. You had quite a spectacular session, thanks for sharing these jewels. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Plenty more to post, but I figured I'd share a handful :) I'm glad you are enjoying them! Posted 4 years ago
      1. Nice. Delivering in small batches usually is optimal, but any strategy is fine. Posted 4 years ago

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''Lapara coniferarum'', the southern pine sphinx, is a species of sphinx moth. It was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. The species is listed as threatened in Connecticut.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Aug 24, 2021. Captured Aug 1, 2021 04:52 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/13.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm