Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1132127

Carolina sphinx
Manduca sexta

Observation date: August 05, 2017
Submitted by: Shingle Springs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A couple of these are hanging out together and feasting on my tomato plants, in a sunny location. One is huge, and the other is half the size. I am going to rear them on a spare tomato plant, with fine mesh over it to protect them from birds. I think it's official name is Manduca Sexta
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: October 03, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, El Dorado County