Modest sphinx moth ( Pachysphinx modesta ), #7828 by larose forest photos

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19-Jun-2020	Christine Hanrahan

Modest sphinx moth (Pachysphinx modesta), #7828

Reveler Conservation Area

A very large Sphinx moth, this one sitting on Stephen's hand for size comparison. Wing span is between 76-120mm according to Bug Guide. This is also called Big Poplar Sphinx; the larvae feed primarily on Poplar (Populus spp) and willow.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/60s f/2.8 at 23.5mm iso400 full exif

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Fabienne		28-Jun-2020 21:17
Un papillon spectaculaire, quelle belle capture.

Raymond Ma		28-Jun-2020 01:30
I can't get over how nature paints such a lovely shade and gradations of color. V

bill friedlander		28-Jun-2020 01:08
Not in perfect shape but still impressive. Excellent shot. V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		28-Jun-2020 00:16
Beautiful capture.

Don Mottershead		28-Jun-2020 00:03
Nice capture.

Hank Vander Velde		27-Jun-2020 22:03
Excellent shot of this big moth Christine.

Helen Betts		27-Jun-2020 21:31
Those wings look like velvet in this fine capture. V.

hayl		27-Jun-2020 20:08
A lovely pattern on this large moth even a sort of beading on the wings' edge.

globalgadabout		27-Jun-2020 19:56
the subtle colouring is still appealing...

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