Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979488

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: June 17, 2014
Submitted by: Marianne Odell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found hovering around outside light @ 12:30 a.m. Dog was trying to catch it. I brought it inside and held it in my hand where it seemed to be shaking (in fear?). It flew off eventually and is probably still somewhere in the house. Has a large body covered in What actually looks and feels like gray fur.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: June 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.