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Small friend spotted in Southern California! Any idea on species?

Very nice small friend! Itโ€™s a white-lined sphinx, Hyles lineata. A fav sphinx of mine, even though theyโ€™re very common! Theyโ€™re sometimes called hummingbird moths because theyโ€™re diurnal nectar feeders about the size of a hummingbird.

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Photos by greglasley on iNaturalist