Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1250073

Ello sphinx
Erinnyis ello

Observation date: May 26, 2020
Date notes: Climbing screen on porch
Submitted by: bumblebeefl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 3" long, head defined by horizontal stripe, three pairs of suction feet near middle, three pointy feet at the head, smooth body, green on bottom and purplish green on top, found near mangroves and wildflowers on porch cage screen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Manatee County