Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 740894

Pink-spotted hawkmoth
Agrius cingulata

Observation date: October 14, 2009
Submitted by: phlebo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was a friendly little fellow. He came every night to feast on my moonflower, then would come sit on my shoulder until I went in. Once when it was raining he attached himself to my robe and stayed in the house all night.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: September 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Mississippi, De Soto County