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White Lined Sphinx Moth

kioni
9 years ago

Just wanted to share that I'd seen one of these (in person for the first time ever!) last weekend, at dusk, and I felt so privileged!

I was finishing up my container planting for the day, and one hovered over to feed on the heliotrope I had in the pot. It was so close that I could have leaned over to kiss it! The moth stayed and appeared to feed on the heliotrope blossoms for about a minute, then flew off, much like a hummingbird, in a sure and straight line. So now I will be on the lookout for their caterpillars - I'm sure I'll scream in both fright & delight should I find one (or more!).

It was so pretty.

My location is Southern Alberta.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hyles lineata

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