Smerinthus ophthalmica  (Sphinx Moth)

© Virginia Skilton (Photo ID #1811)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Fernie
Photographer	Virginia Skilton
Habitat	montane forest
Photo Date	June 22, 2005
Upload Date	August 14, 2007
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Photo ID #	1811
Comments	This large moth was sitting on the floor of the women's washroom in Mt. Ferniie Provincial park one morning. It finally flew away when placed on the bark of a tree. Hind wings were flushed with rose pink, hidden in the photo.