Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 540153

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: June 20, 2011
Submitted by: icelandicstatepark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These insects (there were three at this site) were all very docile, almost sleepy. They reacted when touched and prodded by children, and one that we captured in a coffee cup fluttered its wings constantly, causing no movement. The weather was cloudy and cool.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 07, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Pembina County, North Dakota, United States