Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1427371

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 07, 2026
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Just one of these seen in 5 hours. I set up a plant grow light to attract moths from 9:15 pm on July 7 until 2:15 am on July 8. 2 or 3 year old regenerating clearcut.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 16, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia

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