Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911890

Modest sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta

Observation date: July 23, 2013
Submitted by: jpapp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at gas station about 1 mile from lake. Not sure what type? Wing span aprox 4 inches
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 23, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County

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