Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1116179

Walnut sphinx
Amorpha juglandis

Observation date: May 05, 2017
Submitted by: Allison Bellows
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect was found on my front porch in Fayetteville, NC (Cumberland County). It was friendly and let my 4 year old son hold it and it crawled all over his hand and arm. The temperature outside was in the high 80's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.