Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958467

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: January 26, 2014
Submitted by: jessilea59
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was hanging onto stucco wall of my house. When I touched it, it grabbed onto my finger with it's sticky feet and stayed perched on my finger for a few minutes until I attempted to 'pet' it, then it flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: February 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kings County