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White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata
- Worldwide
- 80,573 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx or hummingbird moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes referred to as the hummingbird moth because of their bird-like size (2-3 inch wingspan) and flight patterns.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 30, 2026Delta, BC V4K 3N3, CanadaObserver: RobertView observation from Sep 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 23, 2026Buntzen LakeObserver: josh_likes_treesView observation from Sep 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 23, 2026Anmore, BC, CAObserver: Jenna HanView observation from Sep 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 20, 20268XFH+V2, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H9, CanadaObserver: Gavin PetersenView observation from Sep 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 20268XFH+V2, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H9, CanadaObserver: Gavin PetersenView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 15, 20268XFH+V2, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H9, CanadaObserver: Gavin PetersenView observation from Sep 15, 2026 on iNaturalist