Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1142597

Ello sphinx
Erinnyis ello

Observation date: September 20, 2017
Submitted by: photoshack
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seem to be chewing the tops off of the plant it is on. No horns on the tail ends. Some are brownish/purple and look like sticks.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 21, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County