Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990797

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: July 23, 2014
Date notes: Greenish/ brown/ black spotted wings. Big body big head
Submitted by: AJGolden1989
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seemed to be flying around with no purpose like it might be blind, and the size is what made me want to send it in to you, as well as the vivid color of the wings and underwings, pink underwing. It was raining out at the time we saw it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: July 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut