Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 743623

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: September 22, 2012
Submitted by: Will25
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: September 23, 2012
Coordinator notes: This is a rare migrant to the northeast from the southern US. The moth is moribund as it cannot survive the winter in the northeast. If it does not leave, I would accept the specimen. Contact me at hdmcguinness@gmail.com for handling instructions.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Nassau County