Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 719320

Elegant sphinx
Sphinx perelegans

Observation date: May 23, 2012
Submitted by: sonofbert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sorry pictures were blurry, The moth was very camoflaged so my camera wouldnt zoom on it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: July 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: Either perelegans or vashti. Almost certainly perelegans. Kelly
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mendocino County