Moth outside my door (North Texas). If you zoom in and squint you can see the teeniest tarsal claw in the upper right.
Moth outside my door (North Texas). If you zoom in and squint you can see the teeniest tarsal claw in the upper right.
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I think this is Hyles lineata? I don’t know a lot about moths, but the poor guy could use a lint roller.
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Yes, you're correct on the species.
2 0 ReplyThanks!
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I wish moths were big enough to hug.
2 0 ReplyHe does have his little arms stretched out like he’d be open to it.
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