Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103100

Hermit sphinx
Lintneria eremitus

Observation date: September 18, 2016
Submitted by: cmill0wm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: After midnight on a rainy day. Caterpillar was still, not moving. No plants immediately nearby (it was on a sliding door frame). The caterpillar was almost exactly 3 inches in length.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Garrett County