Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 540890

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: June 23, 2011
Submitted by: latica
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this moth in the grape vine. I thought it was a dead leaf. I measured it and it's 2" long and 2 1/8" wide measuring from wing tip to wing tip as is on picture. Temperature is around 81 F. It flew to the screen and hasn't moved ever since.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: August 16, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.