Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1098192

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: August 21, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was holding onto Narrowleaf Milkweed leaf but wasn't observed eating the milkweed. Milkweed was located in organic garden of school. Sunny day in the 70's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County