Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986622

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 07, 2014
Submitted by: Jerri Lee Foster
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was sighted during the early evening hours in Highlands Ranch, CO on an 85-90 degree, slightly windy day. After two hours of observation, this moth developed a black extension on its tail. The moth remained in the same position for over two hours.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: July 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Douglas County