Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1301143

Tersa Sphinx
Xylophanes tersa

Observation date: July 16, 2021
Submitted by: L.S67
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were Cottonwood trees, Sweetgum trees, Milkweed, and Opossum Grape Vine surrounding the area of the caterpillars. The Opossum Grape vine appears to be the host plant seeing as they were at the base of the nearly devoured plant and none of the other plants appeared to be eaten off of.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Pike County