Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1119543

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: June 08, 2017
Submitted by: Deadpool98
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Rather large moth, night is slightly cool in upstate NY, seems to have a vary thick body about an inch or so in length
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 09, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Schenectady County, United States, New York

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