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Moth ID #281655

Asked September 30, 2015, 8:14 AM EDT

What is the name of this moth please?

Volusia County Florida

Expert Response

This is a Banded Sphinx Moth, Eumorpha fasciatus. The moth stage is nocturnal and feeds on nectar. see the following link for more information on this moth.

http://ninnescahlife.wichita.edu/node/390

An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 21, 2015, 10:27 AM EDT

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Moth ID #281655

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