Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 974552

Lettered sphinx
Deidamia inscriptum

Observation date: May 24, 2014
Submitted by: snakeowl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There appears to be a local outbreak of these on young tupelo trees (Nyssa sylvatica). many were stripped of foliage. There were 100s of these caterpillars.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.