Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1241626

Mournful sphinx
Enyo lugubris

Observation date: August 21, 2017
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was found on an invasive vine, most likely a porcelainberry vine (Ampelopsis sp.). Also, when it crawled, it always swayed forwards and backwards, mimicking the wave of the vine in the wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.