Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1403613

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: June 11, 2025
Date notes: Not certain of exact day, could have been the 10th or 12th. The time was somewhere between 12 and 4am
Submitted by: thebeetlebabe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a strawberry moon and a misty but warmer night (when I say warm, warm for Mainers at night but likely cold to other people, maybe 50-low 60s for temp) came in attracted to my UV light and was hovering on the ground next to the light. I am far north for its range.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Somerset County