Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928706

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 07, 2013
Submitted by: reginapcooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First thought it was a hummingbird because of wing speed and size. Warm sunny day late afternoon watched it feeding in cleome flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Hardin County