 Xylophanes tersa - Hodges#7890 (Tersa Sphinx). | Another large moth. This is a Tersa Sphinx (Xylophanes tersa). Adult moths have a pointed abdomen and contrasting black and white markings on the hindwings. Also the snake-like caterpillars are very interesting and feature one large eyespot and six smaller ones. Phanes is a mystic primeval deity of procreation; xylo means wood. bug guide (this photo): http://bugguide.net/node/view/571826 silkmoths.com: http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/xterster.htm |