Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 719057

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: June 09, 2012
Submitted by: rmprit
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wing span was at least 6 to 8 inches. Tomatoes nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: June 24, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Jackson County

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