Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 544012

Blinded sphinx
Paonias excaecata

Observation date: July 08, 2011
Submitted by: Nancy Armstrong
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We saw this moth clinging to the door outside of our motel in Manchester, Vermont. I was hoping to find out what type of moth it is. It had long, pinkish marks on the backside. It was a warm, sunny morning, around 9:30.
Status: Resident
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: July 30, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Bennington County, Vermont, United States