Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1083700

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: June 06, 2016
Submitted by: Dispatcher7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was attached to my back door window last evening, I wish I took pictures then. This morning I found it on the front law. Wings flapping like it wanted to fly. Did not look injured so I left it alone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 06, 2016
Coordinator notes: This was common behavior for this family of moths. Leaving it alone was the right thing to do. SG
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Rensselaer County