Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 694048

Streaked sphinx
Protambulyx strigilis

Observation date: December 09, 2011
Submitted by: NobleNote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In clear, sunny conditions. Seen fluttering on the ground outside, as if attempting to fly. Captured, it remained stationary, until released in a different location. After a while, it seemed to "warm-up", flapping it's wings and unfolding antennae before lifting off spectacularly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: December 18, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States