Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1003894

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: August 29, 2014
Submitted by: Sir balliol
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This sighting was about 8pm. The temprature was about 80°. It was overcast. Wind was slight maybe 5 mph. It was going around a small plant in the same mannor an actual humming bird would. I got very close to it. (Did not touch it) to get a few pictures. It was the highlight of our evening. This was in west Richland Washington state.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Benton County