Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1350243

Observation date: July 27, 2022
Submitted by: c_lansing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found outside on porch, not long after eclosing from a nearby cocoon. Moth was comfortable being handled. It appears to be a One-Eyed Sphinx Moth (Smerinthus cerisyi), likely of a lighter color variation. Weather was significantly warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: December 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Clark County