Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995673

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: July 29, 2014
Submitted by: aridzoni
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This sighting took place in a mountain meadow near Bismark Tank (near Bismark Lake) in the Coconino National Forest, northwest of Flagstaff, AZ on a warm, sunny afternoon. The moth is feeding on a lupine flower, which are plentiful in the area. The elevation was approximately 8000 ft above sea level on a mountain slope.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: July 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: Tough to tell from the photo, but the white line area is pretty diagnostic. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Coconino County