Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356116

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: September 28, 2022
Date notes: Caterpillar was found and placed inside a cage of dirt so it could form it's cocoon. It formed a cocoon maybe 2 weeks after it was found.
Submitted by: alyunngeberg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was found in the fall, around September 28, on an outdoor deck - cool temperatures. It was kept inside the entirety of it's caterpillar/cocoon stage. It finally emerged (after days of being a very wiggly cocoon) on or around May 12!
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Washington County