Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1186012

Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica

Observation date: September 07, 2018
Submitted by: MimisMama
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on stucco under my back porch. Near a tropical plant that had not bloomed and near potato vines, morning glory vines and fire stick succulent. None blooming at that time. Trees in my yard are blooming pomegranite and dwarf fig. Front yard has red and white butterfly bushes. Moth was safely released after photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: August 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Maricopa County