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Pachysphinx modesta Almost to the day when I saw this species here last year. Geotagged,Modest Sphinx,Pachysphinx modesta,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pachysphinx modesta

Almost to the day when I saw this species here last year.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Nice catch! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
      Lion
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      Thanks! I noticed that this one has a bit of a violet tint, especially around the head. Posted 6 years ago

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The Modest sphinx

''Pachysphinx modesta'', the modest sphinx or poplar sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Thaddeus William Harris in 1839.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Jun 9, 2019. Captured Jun 8, 2019 23:51 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm