Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318552

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: August 18, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth caterpillar captured and being consumed by the larvae of a black caterpillar-hunter beetle, common along the Pine Tree Trail above the Aguirre Springs Campground. Mid-day was warm, overcast, and humid. A short video of this encounter is also available.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: that is wild! how do you know all this stuff?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico