Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 960565

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: March 25, 2014
Submitted by: SJC
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late afternoon on a still 65 degree day I observed this Moth in my home garden rapidly fluttering his wings as he flew from flower to flower and using his long Hummingbird like beak to secure necture.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: March 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas