Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1147431

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: August 24, 2017
Date notes: Found at Fish Creek Park in North Douglas, Juneau, AK
Submitted by: DrM
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at Fish Creek Park in North Douglas, Juneau, AK. The weather was overcast. Gorgeous iridescent gold polka dots on dorsal portion of body. Unable to see underside without disturbing caterpillar. It appeared to be feeding on fireweed. Please refer to pictures for more details.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 15, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: National Moth Week
Checklist region(s): Juneau, United States, Alaska