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Post by jackblack on Aug 25, 2011 3:41:42 GMT -8
For forum addicts only !  , if you appear on here regularly, I`m having a before new season sale . Half price on what I have still available , check my new website www.ausinsales.com Australian Insect Sales If you are not coresponding chatting on forum don`t contact me . Cheers, Jack |
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Post by entoman on Aug 25, 2011 13:08:00 GMT -8
The Theretra oldenlandiae firmata reminds me a lot of Xylophanes tersa. Thought I'd throw that out there.
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Post by jackblack on Aug 25, 2011 23:31:48 GMT -8
For the forum members , I`ll continue my offer till end of September 2011 .  Entoman where is X.tersa from ? |
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Post by starlightcriminal on Aug 26, 2011 10:24:51 GMT -8
X. tersa is widespread USA. One of the most common Sphingiidae in Florida, not sure about frequency outside of my state.
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Post by prillbug2 on Aug 26, 2011 12:56:31 GMT -8
I find Xylophanes tersa in Illinois between July and September.
Jeff Prill
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Post by ckswank on Aug 26, 2011 22:39:40 GMT -8
In most years they are very common in the Houston, TX area as well. I've seen as many as 20 in one parking lot in one night. Found larvae on my Pentas as well in November. They are very beautiful. When at rest, they remind me of a jet ready for takeoff!
Charlie
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Post by starlightcriminal on Sept 7, 2011 13:14:11 GMT -8
Yes, they are very jet-like to me too. The caterpillars can be a nuisance (if you don't like caterpillars) in your garden. They'll mow down just about anything.
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