Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709415

Poecila sphinx
Sphinx poecila

Observation date: May 28, 2011
Submitted by: todonnell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed during late afternoon in tall grass in bright sunlight near water and red spruce grove
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 15, 2012
Coordinator notes: Based on the almost pure white fringe on the hindwing I'm calling this Sphinx poecila. This is a high elevation area in West Virginia associated with northern flora and fauna where this species has been recorded before.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Tucker County