Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1382264

Wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum

Observation date: June 11, 2024
Date notes: Found at 830am June 11 2024
Submitted by: Jpaq1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I picked it up and it sat in my hand with wings fluttering but did not fly away. Very large. Almost the length of my pointer finger. Weather has been warm. Near 30 Celsius over previous week.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia