Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986501

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: July 06, 2014
Submitted by: jamesonmorris
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a sidewalk outside of Staples. Nothing was really near it. Was motionless for the most part until I had my photo shoot. Probably the largest moth I have ever seen. It did have very distinct yellow/ orange markings on it's abdomen that are hidden unless wings become extended.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Lula Field
Verified date: July 26, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Norfolk County