Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1038471

Clark's sphinx
Proserpinus clarkiae

Observation date: March 25, 2015
Submitted by: melina staal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: insect was solitary and drinking nectar from a stand of radish flowers (garden radishes). weather conditions: sunny, no appreciable wind, temperature about 70 degrees F
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: March 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: Nice moth, one of my favorite species! Thanks for sharing!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County