Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1127958

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: July 22, 2017
Date notes: Exact
Submitted by: Michelle Durant
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, 70-degrees, dry upland along trail. Found on golden aster (likely Heterotheca villosa), next to dogbane, chokecherry, paintbrush, bee balm and scarlet trumpets.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: Correct ID. A distinctive caterpillar that is easily recognized when large. Mike
Checklist region(s): Boulder County, United States, Colorado