Monday, July 10, 2023

Sphinx Moth, I Think




 

6 comments:

jennyfreckles said...
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jennyfreckles said...

I don't know the moth but I think I recognise a hollyhock? I just read that in the old days, growing tall, they were often planted around outside privies, to hide the structure. I'm sure yours are somewhere nicer!

Sandra Parshall said...

Yes, that's what it is. There are several different members of the sphinx moth family, varying only slightly in appearance.

Barbara Rogers said...

I'm not a moth identifier, but I know a hollyhock when I see one...a very beautiful red there!

Marcia said...

Do you have trouble with mildew on your holly hocks? I've only tired to grow them once in MD but didn't like the mildew.

Vicki Lane said...

These are in a very sunny, protected spot. I can't remember a problem with mildew--maybe late in the season..