Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 855981

Five-spotted hawkmoth
Manduca quinquemaculata

Observation date: April 28, 2013
Submitted by: dwmurray
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very little movement during day time. Was not present the next day. Size is approximately 2 inches from head to wing tip.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: June 23, 2013
Coordinator notes: Beautiful photo!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County

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