Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065842

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: September 17, 2015
Submitted by: Britnmason
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Upon getting excited that I had a hummingbird after my four o clocks I realized it was in fact, NOT a hummingbird so I researched moths and hummingbirds, and discovered it was the absolute most similar to the sphinx moth. I do not have great footage, nor am I able to obtain anything better than what I have submitted, they are so quick. I am able to see this moth much much clearer by my own eyes than the camera.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.