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Abbott's Sphinx Moth

Sphecodina abbottii

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Benton, Kentucky

East Brookfield, Massachusetts

Ballston Lake, New York

Glouster, Ohio

Branchland, West Virginia

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FarmerMaggot

Ballston Lake, NY | June 2010 | Neutral

One year I saw several of these feeding on lilac blossoms at dusk.

melody

Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | June 2010 | Positive

This moth does not seem to be present in enough numbers to have a negative impact on plants in my area, so I'll enjoy them and let the caterpillars live. Adults feed on nectar of night-blooming flowers, as do many of their cousins.

DiOhio

Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | Neutral

Host Plants: Ampelopsis (Porcelain Vine, Monkshood Vine), and grapes.

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