Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1289270

Observation date: June 12, 2020
Submitted by: Brent Guinn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On lilac. Been id'd on iNaturalist as H.aethra by rayray, Ray Simpson but not sure how you would tell the difference.
Status: Resident
Verified by: chalicerae
Verified date: August 19, 2021
Coordinator notes: Agree with H. aethra, see reference https://cwf-fcf.org/en/resources/downloads/pdf/Cryptic-bee-mimic_Hemaris-hawkmoth.pdf
Checklist region(s): Canada, Manitoba