Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1182909

Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae

Observation date: August 26, 2018
Date notes: Found in the prairie area in Hoyt Park, Madison, Wisconsin.
Submitted by: sebruins
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in length. Horn on tail has black and greenish blue.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 19, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Dane County, United States, Wisconsin