Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408674

Catalpa sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae

Observation date: July 21, 2025
Submitted by: Ralphielionel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew majestically yet eerily haunting through the dense humid smog of gnats and horse poop air.i caught him to show a young ginger, before pooping myself, and releasing him back to the smog
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Pottawattamie County