Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730380

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: August 06, 2012
Date notes: Aug. 6, 2012
Submitted by: raptorrunner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on an east-facing door. A couple hours later it was on a wooden handrail, about 4 feet away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 23, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Thurston County

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