Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1222567

Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica

Observation date: August 03, 2019
Submitted by: rachel.robinson...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Between 70-78 degrees, clear skies, moth was still, did not attempt to flee when approached. However, did flap wings and avoided ants. Was uninjured. Found on a key fob reader (keyless entry via radiowave transmission) until relocated to sidewalk below
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 09, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Gadsden County