Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994219

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: July 25, 2014
Submitted by: Dustynsmom02
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted by a river, on a wooden walkway. It seemed to be having a difficult time flying but once it got started was fine. It landed on the wooden post and was still there after 20:15. The wings looked like feathers and we're fluttering when on the walkway, it also appeared to have an elongated nose like a beak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario