Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100437

Hubbard's Small Silkmoth
Sphingicampa hubbardi

Observation date: September 03, 2016
Submitted by: angiem764
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was not found near any plants, it was in my garage. I do have herbs outside though that maybe it came from? The white tear drop shapes on the caterpillar were actually a shiny silver when the sun shines on it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: Taxonomy now places this sp. in Syssphinx
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Pima County