Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1124999

Big poplar sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis

Observation date: July 08, 2017
Submitted by: Jwmoede
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This specimen was found in my office. It had landed on the strap of my backpack and laid a clutch of eggs. The clutch consisted of approximately 30 eggs. The moth died soon after, and was left hanging on the backpack strap.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County