Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 915927

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: August 11, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A stunning, sphinx-type moth, browns and whites and black, flew so quickly around my head--a splendid, very large moth (about 5 inches length along the top wings)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.