Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1069648

Hermit sphinx
Lintneria eremitus

Observation date: October 17, 2015
Submitted by: Beverly C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on basil plant; near parsley, dill, tomato - I was cleaning up the garden for the season. Eastern Pennsylvania. Caterpillar is large, perhaps 3 inches long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: October 17, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks County