I found this large moth in a pasture near an abandoned farm house in south Carrollton. The Vine Sphinx Moth was sitting exposed on a small plant. The moth seemed to be distressed. Notice the damaged to the tips of its wings.
County | – | Dallas |
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City | – | Carrollton | |
Date | – | May 14, 2006 | |
Time of Day | – | Noon | |
Temperature | – | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Agricultural-Pasture | |
Type of Behavior | – | Resting | |
Gender | – | Uncertain | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |