Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1177898

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: July 28, 2018
Date notes: 80°F/27°C 50%Hu 10mph/16kph-W. Night. Clear, warm & dry with no breeze. Was very warm gorgeous summer day & is a beautiful summer night. *Day 7/7 of Moth week.
Submitted by: Bkripto
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fluttered by and landed to rest on a roof truss/joist beam near a porch light. BIG! (2" inches/50mm).
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Beaver County, United States, Pennsylvania