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Sphinx kalmiae (Laurel Sphinx) The third year that this species has shown up here. There is plenty of larval food (Fraxinus nigra, Fraxinus pennsylvanica) all around. Bombycoidea,Geotagged,Laurel Sphinx,Lepidoptera,Sphingidae,Sphinginae,Sphinx kalmiae,Summer,United States,insect,moth,sphinx moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sphinx kalmiae (Laurel Sphinx)

The third year that this species has shown up here. There is plenty of larval food (Fraxinus nigra, Fraxinus pennsylvanica) all around.

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  1. Absolutely gorgeous! Posted 6 years ago

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The Laurel Sphinx is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found in the temperate parts of the United States and southern Canada east of the Great Plains, in the north it occurs west of the Rocky Mountains.

The wingspan is 75–103 mm.

In Canada, there is one generation per year with adults on wing in June and July. More to the south, there are two generations per year with adults on wing from late May to June and again from July to August. There may be as many as six generations.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Aug 5, 2019. Captured Aug 3, 2019 23:06 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm