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Catalpa sphinx.

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Date

[ca. 1820]

Description

Shows the catalpa sphynx moth. According to the artist's notes `Feeds on the catalpa (bignonoides) that grows in the fields and swamps of Savannah River. The caterpillar is reckoned by the Anglers on this river to be an excellent bait for fish'.

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Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Georgia, USA

Country

USA