Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1091414

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: July 23, 2016
Submitted by: Born2bird
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was very twitchy when picked up and thrashed in our hands. It was found on the concrete walkway by our flower bed--hostas, annuals, heuchera. It was very hot and humid, 90+ degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 26, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Anne Arundel County