Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055988

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: July 19, 2015
Submitted by: Gusgonewild
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not very experienced in ID'ing caterpillars, I found near a river and was intrigued with the cyclops looking eyeball which appears to actually be the located near the rear end of the caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.