Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135325

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: August 09, 2017
Submitted by: Carlr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flitting and hovering in front of our pansies, inserting proboscis for nectar. Rapid wing beat. Sometimes flying erratically around the deck and off for a distance then returning for more nectar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Windsor County