Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 549033

Spurge hawkmoth
Hyles euphorbiae

Observation date: July 31, 2011
Submitted by: hmcfadden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm (about 80°). Many of this type today, all about the same size. About 18" off the ground, may have been feeding on the plant shown in the photo, but there were two kinds of plants and only the one with the green/yellow flowers shows in the photo. Curls up when touched
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 01, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Montana, United States, Gallatin County