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Tersa Sphinx (Xylophanes tersa) On a screen door near porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.<br />
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Tersa Sphinx (Xylophanes tersa)

On a screen door near porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.

Tersa Sphinx (Xylophanes tersa) On a screen door near porch lights near an overgrown backyard habitat.<br />
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"Xylophanes tersa" is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found from the United States, through Mexico, the West Indies and Central America and into parts of South America. An occasional stray can be found as far north as Canada.

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

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Uploaded Aug 30, 2018. Captured Aug 29, 2018 16:23 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm