Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1179549

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: August 16, 2018
Submitted by: mrsjakob
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was in my flower garden trying to tie back my four o'clock flowers, and noticed no less than 6 of these big green caterpillars. I did not notice them on any of the other flowers in my flower bed (which include geraniums, zinnias, and begonias). The weather has been rainy for the past couple of days, but was sunny today, when I saw the caterpillars.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 16, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Monroe County, United States, Illinois