Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 963160

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: May 10, 2014
Submitted by: Mike Mays
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It looks smaller in the picture but was 4 inches long, wings beat rapidly and flew around loudly and like a hummingbird which is what I thought it was at first glance until I got closer, was attracted to my garage light. Was the best clear picture I could manage as it kept moving around. It was raining lightly and was around 2 a.m.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: May 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, St. Charles County