Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1187360

Spurge hawkmoth
Hyles euphorbiae

Observation date: September 13, 2018
Submitted by: Kelseynyc
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spike on tail, found on a sandy trail of a dog park in Shoreview MN (Twin Cities). Was moving quickly. About the same diameter of my thumb, approx 3-4” long. Never seen anything like it, can’t figure out identity after search online. No specific plants/trees to mention, area had lots of vegetation, mostly grassland type. It was dusk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 19, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Ramsey County, United States, Minnesota