Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 930316

Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus

Observation date: September 19, 2013
Submitted by: Demonic0sniper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: He seemed to hate bright light (flash on phone) I found him on my door to the garage During the afternoon time, 83 Degrees Fahrenheit on a sunny day. (garage door is shaded)
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: Despite the blurring of the wings, this is the body of E. fasciatus. It closely resembles E. vitis, also, found in this area, but in in comparing the bodies of the two species side-by-side with the sighting photo, there is no doubt this is the suggested id of E. fasciatus.
Checklist region(s): United States, Jefferson County, Texas