Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428346

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 17, 2026
Submitted by: pgrew1@unl.edu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Staff at Black Bear Inn in Orono discovered this moth at the bottom of the back glass door and showed it to Edward and Priscilla Grew
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: July 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Penobscot County

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