Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 908705

Titan sphinx
Aellopos titan

Observation date: June 29, 2013
Submitted by: gratiotlake
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding from vetch on Lake Superior Shoreline. Clear sunny early evening.
Status: Stray
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: July 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: A very uncommon find, far from its known breeding regions, which are in south Texas! It has been seen in Michigan before, but not often. May I have permision to reproduce your photograph in an article on this sighting? Please respond directly to elsner@msu.edu
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Keweenaw County