Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1427706

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 12, 2026
Submitted by: jonathan menard
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was just working when I went to the side of the building. I thought it was a leaf till I took a closer look at it. I'm sure it's a Modest but it's my first time seeing it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 12, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Sagadahoc County

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