Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420323

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: March 09, 2026
Submitted by: Debbie Ordorica
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It had rained earlier, but it was not raining at the time I took the picture. The moth was not actively moving around. It was beneath a light fixture but no other insects or lizards were on that wall. It stayed in the same position for the 5-10 min I observed it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 15, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Maricopa County