Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140262

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: September 08, 2017
Date notes: warm, sunny, end of summer day
Submitted by: Chantels719
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was on a walk when I saw this bright green, plump caterpillar making its way across the road. About 3 inches in length. I brought the caterpillar home so my son could experience, yet another, magnificent metamorphosis of a caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.