Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080236

Hummingbird Clearwing
Hemaris thysbe

Observation date: May 01, 2016
Submitted by: H Hooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Five-lined Skink captured and commenced to consume caterpillar at its head. Weather: P. Cloudy, temp: 85 degrees F, humidity 48%, s. wind 5-10 mph Skink rolled onto its back twice while initially killing (?) caterpillar. Skink lives in home garage and feeds at bushes at edge of garage. Photos taken of skink within 2 feet of corner of garage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 03, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Wakulla County