Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 910439

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: July 11, 2013
Submitted by: JoyceTomaselli
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a brick patio near a grape vine, in the shade, during a week-long heat wave. Vigorous/violent movement when touched. Returned to grapevine once id'ed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: July 15, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Dutchess County