Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 697565

Streaked sphinx
Protambulyx strigilis

Observation date: January 28, 2012
Date notes: This moth was on the same plant for 2 days and barely moved.
Submitted by: plleonard@sympa...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather was partly sunny to full sun both days. The moth did not move, even when approached closely. It remained on the same leaf for 2 days. Unable to locate it on the 3rd morning. No other behaviour exhibited.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Palm Beach County, Florida, United States