The Mulberry Wing
This was one of the holdouts -- a species known from Jamaica Bay through someone else's record. But now -- here's one to call my own. It's a White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata) that came to my black light at the Wildlife Refuge August 24. My Covell book says that it is sporadic northward. So, possibly, it signals the start of summer southern stray season around Jamaica Bay. Hopefully, other goodies are on their way. It's doubtful, though, that any will be snappier looking.

Moth of the Week © 2006 Steve Walter