Arthropods 3 (Hyles lineata)

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Southern California Arthropods (Mostly) #3: Butterflies & Moths Addendum
© W.P. Armstrong 15 April 2009
White-Lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata)

Hovering In Midair While Feeding On Nectar Of Penstemon spectabilis

White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) hovering while feeding on the nectar of native wildflower (Penstemon spectabilis). Note the long proboscis that extends into corolla tube.

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