Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045085

One-eyed sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi

Observation date: May 25, 2015
Submitted by: bradgrimm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Under a broad leaf. Knee height from ground. Mostly cloudy, light rain. 50' from a river.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: May 25, 2015
Coordinator notes: Your identification is correct. This species feeds on willows and poplars, so it makes sense that you would find it near a river.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County