Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103238

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: August 17, 2016
Submitted by: Refrus1953
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wing span looked to be between 4 to 5 inches, Sounded like a hummingbird at first from the sound of the wings. Beautiful color but only seen it that one day. The day was very sunny,hot and humid
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: September 20, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia