Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 710029

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: May 20, 2012
Submitted by: kphteach
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We caught him drinking necter from our purple petunias in the front yard. He was buzzing from flower to flower. His wings made a sound almost like a hummingbird. Once we took a picture of him we let him go. :)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: June 26, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Linn County