Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064553

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 07, 2015
Submitted by: Darrell P. Dela...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Prescott, WI--driveway--approximate size 2-3" length and width of closed wings..
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 07, 2015
Coordinator notes: I think this is Manduca sexta - Carolina Sphinx but would like a second opinion. Yes, this is Manduca sexta, and near the northern limit of its range. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Pierce County