Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341925

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: August 30, 2022
Submitted by: mandajjrn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was found inside a box of patio furniture that had been opened during shipping and partially tapped back. Tracking the shipment shows the package started in California and traveled through Utah, Nebraska, Arizona and then Mississippi.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 22, 2022
Coordinator notes: This species could be found in all of those locations. What a great travel story.
Checklist region(s): United States, Mississippi, Pike County