Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986503

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: July 03, 2014
Submitted by: 14erGirl77
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was outside clinging to the inside of the fence that surrounds my deck. It was hot outside, probably low 90's. It didn't budge, not even when I got close to take the picture. I estimated it to be about 3" from wingtip to wingtip.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: July 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County