Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059772

Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica

Observation date: August 08, 2015
Submitted by: trialsz63
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was resting on a flower pot that holds a periwinkle plant. The weather was hot (99F) and humid. The moth didn't move while I was observing it though the gentle, hot breeze outside was causing the flower pot to sway a bit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 08, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County