Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 713927

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: May 26, 2012
Submitted by: slemieux
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 individuals attracted to a blacklight on a moth walk.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: May 27, 2012
Coordinator notes: The new Peterson Field Guide (2012)has this species occurring north only as far as NH. This could be a significant range extension
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Somerset County