Silver Canyon and the Sacramento Mine

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This Butterfly Hawk Moth is a relatively rare find.  It's a large day flying moth with a wingspan of 2 - 2 1/2 inches.  As you can see, it has a very long tongue, 2 or 3 times the length of its body, which is used to feed in deep throated flowers.

This Butterfly Hawk Moth is a relatively rare find. It's a large day flying moth with a wingspan of 2 - 2 1/2 inches. As you can see, it has a very long tongue, 2 or 3 times the length of its body, which is used to feed in deep throated flowers.