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Silver Striped Hawk Moth #768596

Asked August 22, 2021, 4:47 PM EDT

This moth is in my planter. Have never seen one before. Are they common in Minnesota and what should I do with it?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

I believe this is a white-lined Sphinx moth: https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/insect/general-curiosity-insects/flies/large/whitelinedsphinxmoth.html

They are fairly common in MN. You can just enjoy the moth; there is nothing you need to do.

Thank you for your inquiry and good luck! Replied August 23, 2021, 2:28 PM EDT

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