Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995123

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: July 10, 2014
Submitted by: cherylbrooks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It flew in at night and was very easy to capture in the window, which I did by putting a glass over it and sliding an envelope underneath it. When I opened the door to release it, it seemed quite content to stay on the envelope. So I took the photos and then gently pushed it into the night. Not seen before or since.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County