Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001615

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: August 17, 2014
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this moth hiding in Halliana Japanese Honeysuckle vines while doing some yard work. After I took the picture, it took off like a hummingbird and was flying for a while and being chased by skipper butterflies until it landed in the Halliana vines again in a hard to reach location. Sunny Day. ~73F
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: August 17, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County