Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1038472

Observation date: March 15, 2015
Submitted by: melina staal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: insect was solitary and drinking nectar from vinca flowers in landscape around house. sighted at about 5pm. weather was sunny and cool, 65-70 degrees F, no appreciable wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: March 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: As of 2009, populations west of the continental divide are now called Hemaris thetis, so your identification is close. Nice moth!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County