Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961666

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: April 19, 2014
Submitted by: vguzman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At approximately 1230 pm, the moth was on the stucco wall approximately 2 feet from the ground near front door of house. Moth was not moving when initially found and was still in the same exact position approximately 3 hours later. Weather was overcast, slightly breezy, and temp low 60s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County