Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915890

Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus

Observation date: August 12, 2013
Submitted by: Amy B
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: While moving furniture in my home, I came across this moth resting on our organ
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: The solid tan-colored border on the leading edge of the forewings is a hallmark of Eumorpha fasciatus. Eumorpha vitis does not have a continuous border on the leading edge like this.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish