Waved Sphinx moth ( Ceratomia undulosa ), #7787 by larose forest photos


11-JUL-2013	Christine Hanrahan

I put this moth on my hand to give an idea of the size; wingspan ranges from about 80 to 110mm.

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Buz Kiefer		09-Aug-2018 18:22
Yep, a biggie. V

Ceya		07-Aug-2014 07:04
Beautiful find! Lovely patterns and colors. The fingers give a good scale for its size.V

Being Me		13-Jul-2013 15:57
Such wonderful patterns on the wings! V

pkocinski		13-Jul-2013 13:06
Great shot of this moth.

Don		12-Jul-2013 21:52
I imagine this species is perfectly camouflaged on some tree trunks. But shown in this way, it's beautiful patterns stand out clearly. A crisp, excellent image.

hayl		12-Jul-2013 19:53
Beautiful shot-the wings look like velvet.

J. Scott Coile		12-Jul-2013 18:26
Our Swallowtails have been dreadfully low in number so far this Summer.

Graeme		12-Jul-2013 18:05
That is quite a big moth, Christine. Most of ours are quite small here.BV

Pierre		12-Jul-2013 17:57
Un superbe papillon nocturne et d'une bonne grosseur! V

Jim Coffman		12-Jul-2013 17:25
Very nice! They are rather large..

joseantonio		12-Jul-2013 16:17
A nice idea,so we can appreciate the size.V.

globalgadabout		12-Jul-2013 15:37
a subtle beauty, and a cooperative model too..

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