Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929418

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: September 12, 2013
Submitted by: chicoski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of the moths were feeding near each other on Cardinal wildflowers. Moths briefly fly away if I moved quickly, but returned and I could get within a foot of these insects if I kept still.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: November 03, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Poweshiek County