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  Sighting 1421425

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: April 07, 2026
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only this one Sphinx was observed, with rapidly beating wings, hovering above the Klamath Plum flowers, & extending its LONG proboscis into the blossoms. Numerous Painted Lady butterflies were also feeding nearby on the Klamath Plum blossoms. Weather was very warm & sunny.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: April 12, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Klamath County