Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209428

Great ash sphinx
Sphinx chersis

Observation date: June 11, 2019
Submitted by: mckennafisk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Almost as big as my hand. Wings moved fast like a hummingbird. Had a large black proboscis drinking from the hose water off of the cement. It was a warm evening. Maybe high 70s. Fuzzy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: March 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Douglas County