Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1263641

Southern pine sphinx
Lapara coniferarum

Observation date: July 26, 2020
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp in heavily forested stream valley dominated by Liriodendron, Quercus, Acer and Fagus. There is a ~15-acre stand of pine just 100 yards away as well. Forewing length approximately 29 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County