Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961064

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: April 07, 2014
Submitted by: Shannon Nikic
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The markings on the back were stunning in detail. They looked like a hanging bat to me, the body and head of the image are raised, proportionate to the image as you can see in the side view. It was on the grey blue concrete wall outside a gas station. It has been raining heavily and overcast for four days. The rain stopped 1-2 hours before I met this guy. It was resting, still and there was no cover or plant life nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Houston County