Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 988761

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 13, 2014
Submitted by: SarahHong
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was sitting in the grass in broad sunshine, did not move until I placed it in jar for pictures. Very active now. Red part of wings were hidden until provoked. Have found several dead ones in are before. First living one.
Status: Resident
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: July 15, 2014
Coordinator notes: Caterpillars feed on cottonwood tree leaves.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County