Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 914965

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: August 07, 2013
Submitted by: bmblsad
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was walking my dog on an asphalt road through a rural area in Anoka County, Minnesota. Grassy fields flank the road. The caterpillar (?) appeared dead until I nudged it. Then it wiggled from side to side. I was able to pick it up and move it back into the grassy field. When I did, I could see it had what looked like a huge mouth at the end where it bulges slightly. On the opposite end there is an eye-like marking on the top. I included the tip of my shoe in one photo so you can see the relative size.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Anoka County