Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 937287

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: October 11, 2013
Submitted by: EmilyRB65
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seems very alert, rolling over. Sunny day, breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: Manduca sexta, a species using tomato, potato, tobacco, and related plants as hosts for the caterpillars.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County