Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1422011

Asella sphinx
Sphinx asellus

Observation date: April 22, 2026
Submitted by: moth_sm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The temperature outside was mild and the moth just stayed there for maybe a half hour on the tree on the opposite side from the breeze that was blowing. The kids said it eventually flew up into the tree and left some droppings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: April 23, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County