Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085076

Small-eyed sphinx
Paonias myops

Observation date: June 14, 2016
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Gorgeous, large moth (about 2.5 inches across at the widest point), purple/lavender color with gold tips and spots, when it opens its wings there are pinkish "eyes"
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 20, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.