Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 550165

Elm sphinx
Ceratomia amyntor

Observation date: August 06, 2011
Submitted by: sungrl16
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this in the grass in my front yard. I had no idea what it was, and thought it was dead. However, when I touched it...it moved!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 08, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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