Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 538527

White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata

Observation date: June 10, 2011
Submitted by: Wildfan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found walking on a dirt/gravel road in Big Tijunga Canyon on the Angeles National Forest on a sunny day, about 75 degrees, on the date noted above.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: November 21, 2011
Coordinator notes: Hyles lineata identification by Dave Wagner, UConn, the foremost caterpillar man I know in the US.