Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064522

Bicolored honey locust moth
Syssphinx bicolor

Observation date: September 09, 2015
Submitted by: msweet7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: warm and sunny Location: on the ground, under a large deciduous (maple or oak?) tree Behavior: moves slowly, appears normal Horns along body are metallic silver color on outward-facing side. Tiny white spots along entire body.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kking216
Verified date: July 06, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Douglas County