Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1249143

Small-eyed sphinx
Paonias myops

Observation date: May 18, 2020
Date notes: Found this moth inside the house thought it was dead, took outside and it seemed to "drink" from the wet paper towel, began vibrating intensely. I though it was going to die but then it sailed off above the roof. Was curious what it was, it wasn't until I was looking back at my photo I saw the orange heart on it's back.
Submitted by: LL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this moth inside the house thought it was dead, took outside and it seemed to "drink" from the wet paper towel, began vibrating intensely. I though it was going to die but then it sailed off above the roof. Was curious what it was, it wasn't until I was looking back at my photo I saw the orange heart on it's back. It's other colors were purple and charcoal. It was a damp day. The house is in the woods near a river.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Cheatham County