Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus

Observation date: September 10, 2013
Submitted by: Mrs.Mateycak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The insect was already dead when I found it on the steps of my apartment building. I'm assuming it died on the steps. Never seen a moth like it before, so I searched the species, and found that it it not very native to Southern Illinois.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 10, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Franklin County