Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428058

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: July 10, 2026
Submitted by: Purple Pyr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure if it was the same one but, if so, it was around my porch for about a month. On my door, on the bbq, on the step, day & night, rain, sun and/or wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 16, 2026
Coordinator notes: Unusual behavior.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia

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