Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994988

Titan sphinx
Aellopos titan

Observation date: July 15, 2014
Submitted by: RLShonkwiler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Chicago's 63rd Street Beach (Jackson Park) taking nectar of a swamp milkweed (I think; see photos) sometime between 7 and 8 am. It was sunny and warm (70s) when observed but soon became cloudy. I also have photos that show the outer band of white spots on the wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County