Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1109038

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: November 26, 2016
Submitted by: abwest
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found / disturbed accidentally while weed eating a brushy area. Neither host plant (jimsonweed or sweet potato) described in Agrius cingulata Pink-spotted hawkmoth description was in the area that I am aware of. There may be some morning glory vines in the area. Has single tail and very distinctive head. http://bugguide.net/node/view/3084
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County