Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 505758

Vine sphinx
Eumorpha vitis

Observation date: September 09, 2010
Submitted by: Gary L. Spicer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Vine sphinx (Eumorpha vitis)feeding at native turk's cap bush. Several specimens notice in area for six week period, including caterpillers feeding on Cissus trifoliata.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: January 14, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Ellis County