Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1102866

Vine sphinx
Eumorpha vitis

Observation date: September 17, 2016
Submitted by: abwest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found amongst some tree litter while trimming. Very large ~4 in long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: Larva probably looking for a place to burrow and pupate. Foodplant in the San Antonio area is often Cissus trifoliata, called possom grape or sorrel vine. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County