Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371014

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: August 03, 2023
Submitted by: CarrieTurk76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Jumping spider was attached and trying to kill this beautiful moth. It flopped all over the ground which is when I saw it and helped it onto the blackberry bush. We have many cottonwood and willow trees in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Umatilla County