Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901641

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: June 01, 2013
Submitted by: ryanmcdonnell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attached to screen door...no idea what to feed it
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: June 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: Yes, pink spotted hawkmoth. It could be prepupal, hence it being found away from host plant. But you can try to feed it sweet potato leaves, plants from the Solanaceae family, or morning glory. Perhaps you have one of these plants growing near your screen door?