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Unusual Moth (I think) #795898

Asked June 14, 2022, 1:14 PM EDT

Saw this on some outdoor funiture @ Fishook lake Park Rapids MN. Looked very odd, so I was concerned it is invasive.

Hubbard County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.  The picture is too blurry to make out but it appears to be an Elder Shoot Borer https://bugguide.net/node/view/10983 
I would need better pictures to make a definite call
Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 14, 2022, 3:09 PM EDT

Here is another shot.

The Question Asker Replied June 14, 2022, 3:15 PM EDT
I am sorry that your new picture did not come through. 
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Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 14, 2022, 3:29 PM EDT
Hi,
I have shared this with several experts, none can identify it.  One guessed a hawk moth.  I honestly have no idea. Sorry


https://www.butterflyidentification.org/moths-by-state-listing.php?reach=Minnesota
Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 14, 2022, 6:26 PM EDT
Hi Bob, 
Our experts finally identified your moth as a Small Eyed Sphinx Moth. 
https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Small-eyed-Sphinx-Moth
Steve Miles  Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I answer using human intelligence, not AI) Replied June 14, 2022, 8:39 PM EDT

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