Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1337773

Rustic sphinx
Manduca rustica

Observation date: July 13, 2018
Date notes: Found between July 13-16 2022
Submitted by: Dixie Rebel Chic
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen perched against the exterior overhang down from the porch roof approx 10 ft hight. His back was facing the exterior amber light above the door stoop . He measures approx 70mm from the furthest tip of the wing to the tip of the head. Top wing 55mm in length, 28mm in width. Head 10 mm. Antenna 20 mm. Abdomen to head 55mm. Total length approx.65 mm. The temperature was mid 70s at night. Daytime temp mid 90s with 90% humidity.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 11, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Mobile County