Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931390

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: September 27, 2013
Submitted by: morning dawn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It is a cloudy day with some sprinkles. I saw this moth fluttering around in my impatiens. It quickly flew from one flower to the next. The moth then went to the geranium flowers in my flower bed. I have at times seen as many as 6-8 moths flying around in my flowers. They don't seem to be scared of people. I thought this one was going to land on me.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.