Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368253

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: August 13, 2023
Submitted by: Ralph313
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in tall grass. Possibly fresh from pupating that day. Picked up to put in tree. Fluttered it’s wings for about one minute than flew into a tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Carroll County