Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425280

Wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum

Observation date: June 17, 2026
Date notes: First saw it at 7:00 in the morning but waited until later to take the picture.
Submitted by: Pf061726
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The temperature today was 16 degrees Celsius at the time. Lately we have had a few days of rain and windy conditions. The moth is on a screen and has not moved since first observed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 18, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, New Brunswick