Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856072

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: May 10, 2013
Submitted by: LadyLabyrinth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Appeared to be fresh out of its cocoon, very good condition, heavy, still clumsy and unable to fly. Found it just beneath a row of large willow trees. Cool, foggy day, almost pooped white on me just before I moved it to a safer location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: philipnott
Verified date: April 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Curry County