Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140004

Spurge hawkmoth
Hyles euphorbiae

Observation date: September 06, 2017
Submitted by: cvietor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found trying to get into patio- crawling on cement. Aggressive when touched. Some milk weeds plants around, not sure where it came from or what its been eating. We live in the country.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 07, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Moody County, United States, South Dakota