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Sphinx (hummingbird) moths — and how to steer clear of poison sumac

A close look at a yellowish moth identified as a sphinx (hummingbird) moth, and clear tips for distinguishing harmless staghorn sumac from poisonous sumac.

Published Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

When I looked out the kitchen window early one recent morning, there was a yellowish moth on it. I hit the window a few times, but it never moved and was still there hours later.