Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 741402

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: September 03, 2012
Submitted by: southernfilly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this on my deck climbing the brick chimney outside my home. No plants on the deck. I live in Mooresville, North Carolina. I put it in a large container with many leaves of different types and it has consumed almost all of the ivy leaves in just a couple hours. It has not touched the grass, Salvia, butterfly bush, soy bean or fig leaves (yet).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: November 01, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.