Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103469

Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa

Observation date: September 21, 2016
Submitted by: Lrocereta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My husband touched it 3 times. It vibrated its wings and finally flew off after the third touch. It was located just outside our front door srested on the hardyplank siding. The weather was clear and 88 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: November 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Fulton County, United States, Georgia