Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1079087

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: April 18, 2016
Submitted by: Dabid Garcia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was attracted to my porch light and kept bumping into the walls. I caught it in a jar and put it in a dark room to relax. After 30 minutes, I released it and made sure to turn off the lights.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: May 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: Your identification is correct.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County