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Sphinx Moth

Sphinx Moth

The sphinx moth is the adult form of a horned tomato larvae following metamorphisis. This photo shows one feeding on Canadian thistle....
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The sphinx moth is the adult form of a horned tomato larvae following metamorphisis. This photo shows one feeding on Canadian thistle.
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Canon EOS REBEL T2i

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Aperture f/6.3 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1600

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Nov, 2012

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