Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917134

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: August 17, 2013
Submitted by: snowcat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Too cold for butterflies, but this was clinging to the fireweed just off-trail near the pass below Yellow Aster Butte. We hiked up, and on return I was able to point out the caterpillar in the same spot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Cascades Butterfly Project
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Whatcom County