Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1208844

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: June 08, 2019
Submitted by: KingCon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, was hiding on the side of a wood stack. Hung out on various sticks and my hand and casually flew off. Large in size, very fuzzy, big eyes, bright orange antennae, gray and black coloration with whites, grays and purple in the wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 09, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Broome County