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Hyles lineata Hyles lineata (White-lined Sphinx). These moths also fly during the daytime nectaring at flowers with long corolla tubes which they are able to reach because their tongues are long 15 mm or more. I have tall phlox (Phlox paniculata) planted near the house to attract them. Geotagged,Hyles lineata,Phlox paniculata,Summer,United States,White-lined sphinx Click/tap to enlarge

Hyles lineata

Hyles lineata (White-lined Sphinx). These moths also fly during the daytime nectaring at flowers with long corolla tubes which they are able to reach because their tongues are long 15 mm or more. I have tall phlox (Phlox paniculata) planted near the house to attract them.

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    Christine Young
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    You have such a nice diversity of moth species in your area! Posted 6 years ago

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The White-lined sphinx

"Hyles lineata", also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as the hummingbird moth because of their bird-like size and flight patterns.

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Uploaded Mar 3, 2019. Captured Sep 14, 2018 21:36 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/3.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 23mm
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