Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1139223

Wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum

Observation date: July 03, 2017
Submitted by: From the Sunflo...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny to partly sunny day in metro Albuquerque, NM. Had earlier seen this moth next to another moth of same appearance on nearby cement block wall, presumably mating. This one was seen a few hours later sitting quietly on the gnarled trunk of our old plum tree. We also have primrose flowers and an apple tree nearby. The moth was about 3 inches in length.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County