Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 745474

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: October 08, 2012
Submitted by: Jamakaja
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was found in my horse barn on the ply wood that surrounds my indoor ring. It allowed us to touch it & expand its wing as seen in the photo. It stayed in this location all day and was gone the next morning.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: October 15, 2012
Coordinator notes: This is the first A. cingulata record from RI on BAMONA, and the first recent record I've seen from the state. Nice find, especially considering that I spend a great deal of time literally right up the street from this particular location.
Checklist region(s): United States, Rhode Island, Newport County