Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274244

Waved sphinx
Ceratomia undulosa

Observation date: September 11, 2020
Submitted by: Klharnett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was darkening in color suggesting it is getting ready to overwinter. Temperature around 60 degrees. Month larva found on concrete near the VFW building. No soft ground in sight. Was relocated to a nearby grassy area across the concrete parking lot in hopes it can find a burrow to overwinter.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 16, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Dakota, Lawrence County