Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1219540

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: July 25, 2019
Submitted by: hopkinsl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very thick caterpillar that was extremely muscular and aggressive. It moved with so much strength when I was trying to relocate him as he was in a position likely to be stepped on (on an outdoor staircase)
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario