Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1101581

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: September 09, 2016
Submitted by: waterkitty621
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were two separate caterpillars sighted - one with eggs on it and one without. Hot and humid after a couple days of cooler, rainy weather. Eating my tomatillo plant, near various tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, banana peppers, and California peppers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, York County