Tersa Sphinx Moth 4 Replies Xylophanes tersa photographed head-on against a backdrop of sandstone and lichen. Tennessee Ave, Sewanee. The same moth from a more conventional camera angle. The wing span is slightly narrower than my palm. Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading... Related
Luke September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am you just can’t beat the Sphingidae for sporty lepidopteran style. Reply ↓
David George Haskell Post authorSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:32 am They are the sharpest moths around. Car designers could learn a thing or two, I think. Reply ↓
Heidi September 8, 2019 at 7:10 pm I found 1. I’ve never seen anything like it. Wish I could show you my picture. Reply ↓
Wow. That’s an impressive moth!
you just can’t beat the Sphingidae for sporty lepidopteran style.
They are the sharpest moths around. Car designers could learn a thing or two, I think.
I found 1. I’ve never seen anything like it. Wish I could show you my picture.