Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 939719

Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa

Observation date: November 07, 2013
Submitted by: Pinnacle Pillars
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Pentas (red bloom) in Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) Florida while observing Monarchs life cycle. We will continue to raise until adulthood before releasing. The plant was purchased at Troys Tropic Sarasota Florida and transported to its current location Lakewood Ranch. The caterpillar was not noticed until about a week after purchase.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: November 13, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Manatee County