Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 551475

Bedstraw hawkmoth
Hyles gallii

Observation date: August 11, 2011
Submitted by: KarelK
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There is bedstraw in the area, but this cat. was on something else, like chicory, blue mustard, or prickly lettuce. My camera wasn't working well, this is the best of 10 photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kent
Verified date: January 29, 2012
Coordinator notes: Thank you for contributing - Epilobium (Fireweed) is also a good host for this species. Hyles gallii will even use Oenothera (Evening primrose)
Checklist region(s): Bonneville County, Idaho, United States