Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140186

Spurge hawkmoth
Hyles euphorbiae

Observation date: September 07, 2017
Submitted by: Collinwaltner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found eating leafy spurge in an open area. It was not particularly responsive to my presence. It was on top of the plant in full sun and very obvious in the area, not hidden at all. Only one found in the area.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 13, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Turner County, United States, South Dakota