Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1398135

Great ash sphinx
Sphinx chersis

Observation date: October 27, 2024
Submitted by: starmans
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was very active, moving steadily across a paved area in a local park. Caterpillar appears to have blue spike at one end and was about 3-4 inches long
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: January 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Clark County