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Updated as per James P. Tuttle's The Hawk Moths of North America, August 19, 2008
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The Sphingidae of Kentucky
Eumorpha pandorus, Vine Grove, Hardin County, Kentucky,
August 22, 2010, courtesy of Lori Voyer.
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Sphingidae larvae or adults that are unknown to you.
Sphinginae subfamily
Sphingini tribe:
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Bryon Peterson, Bardstown, Kentucky, confirms (image below) presence of
Sphecodina abbottii although that species is/was not on USGS
Kentucky list on Opler's site.
Individual notes for western counties (adult moths):
Individual notes for eastern counties (adult moths): northern
Individual notes for eastern counties (adult moths): southern
Enjoy some of nature's wonderments, giant silk moth cocoons.
These cocoons are for sale winter and fall. Beautiful Saturniidae moths will emerge the following spring and summer.
Read Actias luna rearing article. Additional online help available.
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