Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918621

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: August 16, 2013
Submitted by: Blocky
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found flying along path near edge of coastal bluff. For several minutes after capture flew almost continuously in container, for several more minutes vibrated wings continuously, but eventually settled down. Flew away minutes later. Not found near light source.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: March 02, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.