Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Catalpa sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae

Observation date: August 31, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen on the edge of a foot bridge over a swampy pond under the canopy of lots of trees and vines. Don't know if it had been stepped on or parasitized, but something was coming out of its side. Size: Approx. 2.5" long. Weather: 77 degrees, 67% humidity, partly cloudy skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County