Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012281

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 08, 2014
Submitted by: anesam
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The creature stayed in one site, inside a wooden arbor, throughout the daytime hours. In this spot, it had excellent camouflage. It appeared to be nearly the size and shape of a cicada--larger than most moths I see in our area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Wood County