Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 922650

Walnut sphinx
Amorpha juglandis

Observation date: May 22, 2013
Date notes: Not certain of exact time, daylight, mid morning?
Submitted by: cvsharkey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think they're moths. I thought it was an unusual siting to find them in mating position. Which is the female? The larger or the smaller?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: August 29, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Tompkins County