Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718228

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: June 15, 2012
Submitted by: Bob Ohnstad
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hasn't moved for hours except slight wing flutter. It's a warm sunny day with light wind. Sighted on our deck outside our condo. There are some potted flowers there.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: July 07, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Dakota, Brown County