Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1315539

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: October 29, 2021
Date notes: The sun had just started to come out and the outside air temperature was about 50 degrees. I found the caterpillar eating some grasses by my propane tank. I relocated it to my back wildflower field which is about 4 acres.
Submitted by: janeysweet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 29, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Cortland County