Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 941286

Observation date: August 28, 2011
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this is a front and back view these are not shown in this area on your website but i have seen them several times. very large body looks heavy for such small wings. hot day mid nineties or more. clear blue sky's at thistle for nectar. very shy
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: December 17, 2013
Coordinator notes: Neat moth. This is Hemaris thetis which has been found in San Diego County.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County