Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1077594

Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa

Observation date: March 27, 2016
Submitted by: Dianekkdi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a Pentas Flower plant in my Monarch Butterfly garden. I bought Pentas for for the adult Monarchs. I was unaware I was buying a host plant for the Tersa Sphinx. I am delighted to see the little guy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County