Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990650

Abbott's sphinx
Sphecodina abbottii

Observation date: July 23, 2014
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large 2 1/2 inch larva was walking on paved walkway in 25C temperatures probably looking for a pupation site in the ground. Large host plant of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)nearby. Will keep larva for a few days to see if it will pupate.Not a common insect in Greater Sudbury.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario