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Post by isidro on Aug 15, 2019 8:34:04 GMT
Exhibited at Boston Museum of Sciences, Massachusetts. No label, so no data. It's pressumably a North American native species because other insects in the same folder are, but there are also some exotic ones scattered. Wingspan about 5 cm. Thanks!  |
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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 15, 2019 9:15:34 GMT
Looking at your photo it does not "jump out at me" at being any particular species of hawkmoth from the Eastern seaboard at least. I am fairly familiar with our Eastern species so I can say with reasonable certainty it's not from this region. Our western states do see an influx of transient species out of Central/South America so it could be something from south of Texas.
Sometimes the people putting togather exhibits for the public don't always consult knowledgeable persons about the theme. And on occasion those choosing the specimens for an exhibit are not always "worldly" in their choices. I once worked at a major museum for 8 years and yes mistakes for exhibits were made through poor communication and a lack of expertise.
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Post by isidro on Aug 15, 2019 10:01:52 GMT
It can be perfectly an exotic species too. In same folders there are also some Morphos or African chafers.
Now I will upload a series of hawk moths for ID, probably all of them non native to New England... Names are extremely appreciated! Thanks!
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Post by Paul K on Aug 15, 2019 11:42:00 GMT
Xylophanes chiron - South America
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Post by isidro on Aug 15, 2019 17:12:27 GMT
Thanks a lot  |
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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 16, 2019 9:13:04 GMT
Thank you indeed Paul ! I was fairly certain it was from south of Texas someplace.
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