Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 927395

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: August 26, 2013
Date notes: week of 08/26/2013
Submitted by: amandakill420
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We live in the foothills and found this dead on our porch. Our friend told us the night before that he saw giant moths when he was outside, but we told him it was only bats. I haven't seen any other than this one.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: September 02, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is one of the largest moths in California.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Madera County