Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961148

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: April 01, 2014
Submitted by: tuyetnpham
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The weather is in the 70s. It was trapped in my greenhouse and I let it out. It was back the next day. Very interesting species, not afraid of human contact. After I let it out of the greenhouse it fluttered around me then proceeded to nuzzle its' nose in the varous array of roses, snapdragons and lime blossoms. It also returned the next day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Austin County