Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911897

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: July 22, 2013
Submitted by: onlydebster
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: Coordinator 1: Submitter suggests White-lined Sphinx, I believe it is a Laurel Sphinx; however I never saw the live moth. Coordinator 2: It is not a White-lined Sphinx, the body markings are not of that species. I enlarged the photo and agree with the 1st coordinator that it is a Laurel Sphinx. The body markings are spot-on with this species, and the lighter-colored areas at the base of the forewings help confirm the id as S. kalmiae.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia