Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1044028

Twin-spotted sphinx
Smerinthus jamaicensis

Observation date: May 15, 2015
Submitted by: ShaunaRyner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: Raining steadily. Temperature was comfortable. The moth was on a chainlink gate, which was swung open and shut several times during a 3 hour period from 5-8pm. The moth stayed on the fence the whole time, making only minute movements of the legs and head.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 17, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario