Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1187199

Catalpa sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae

Observation date: September 09, 2018
Submitted by: kellervonstein
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on ground within 30 feet of a catalpa tree; have seen two more individuals here in past three days heading south across my driveway. Weather: sunny, 70s, dry. No noteworthy defoliation of leaves observed in catalpa tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: December 22, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse County