Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931204

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 24, 2013
Submitted by: maleficent50
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was on a branch of a tall Blue Potato Bush, approximately 4 ft off the ground. After placing the branch into a secure small tank, the caterpillar moved under a plastic water dish. The next morning, there was no sign of the caterpillar, moth, or anything else. There was a small hole in the screen at the top, and it is possible the moth flew out, though I don't know how!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: September 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.