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Walnut sphinx, Amorpha juglandis large hawk moth Amorpha juglandis,Walnut sphinx,large moths Click/tap to enlarge

Walnut sphinx, Amorpha juglandis

large hawk moth

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"Amorpha" is a monotypic moth genus in the family Sphingidae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1809. Its only species, "Amorpha juglandis", the walnut sphinx, was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 20, 2023. Captured Jun 13, 2013 13:42.
  • E-10
  • f/6.3
  • 1/100s
  • ISO80
  • 34mm